Team Lead, Payroll; Global

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Lead global payroll team in full cycle payroll, benefits, reconciliations and government remittances.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of wage adjustments, retroactive pay, statutory holiday pay, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and contributions for direct employees and EOR workers.
• Implement monthly reconciliation process and provide to accounting & finance team.
• Act as primary liaison with outsourced payroll vendor, driving accountability for service levels and issue resolution.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and coordinate system parameter changes.
• Maintain employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and ensuring data integrity across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Provide customer service, respond to employee queries, and facilitate continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Prepare audit reports, support financial audits, and monitor compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and train direct reports, set performance goals, and conduct performance reviews.
• Participate in departmental strategy execution to enhance service delivery, staff engagement, and operational efficiencies.
• Act with integrity, stay current on payroll legal requirements, and maintain awareness of broad trends.
• Support special HR and payroll projects as assigned.

• 4-9 years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or team lead responsibilities and proven project management skills.
• PCP or CPM designation (or international equivalent) required; strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations of payroll liabilities accounts and payroll GL knowledge.
• Hands‑on experience with outsourced payroll vendors (global payroll experience preferred), HRIS, and payroll systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions; strong knowledge of Canadian and US payroll required, with global exposure highly valued.

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to explain complex issues at an understandable level.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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