Leader, US & Canada Payroll

Overview

This role provides expert support and service delivery for regional payroll and time & attendance programs. Responsibilities include leading large-scale transition efforts and serving as a regional payroll expert to support compliance, productivity, and efficiency of payroll and time & attendance systems. The position also involves organizing knowledge sharing around new approaches and best practices, and influencing a range of stakeholders and service providers to deliver strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional service delivery teams responsible for the quality delivery of multiple payroll processes, time & attendance, and related services for a region
• Define immediate and future support needs, service models, and operational frameworks
• Manage payroll queries from employees, managers, and HR stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Correctly administer payroll processes
• Manage service delivery metrics related to outsourced payroll
• Oversee management, documentation, and communication of regional payroll programs, policies, and procedures
• Manage payroll processing, including calculation of wages, deductions, and payment of employees’ wages
• Ensure payroll schedules, reconciliations, special processing plans, and required documentation for business and local requirements are defined appropriately
• Monitor regional government regulations and changes in labor law that may affect payroll processes
• Manage regional employee records, including tax documents and employee files
• Oversee and review preparation of reconciliations and reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a large payroll function

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise with payroll systems; Workday payroll experience strongly preferred
• Experience with time and attendance systems, ideally in manufacturing environments
• Established project management skills, including the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Experience providing independent technical guidance and counsel to HR stakeholders at various levels of experience and hierarchy
• Strong consultative skills, including the ability to adapt an advisory style and tailor deliverables to target audiences
• Ability to propose new solutions to problems outside of set parameters
• Demonstrated judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems
• Ability to assess the quality of information provided and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and develop others through coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work independently by leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others within a defined budget
• Logical, structured, and process-oriented thinking
• Detail- and numerically-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of finance for business
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; quick adaptability to systems, tools, and processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $136,000 - $226,000
• Specific pay offered may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan
• Annual discretionary bonus details: based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan (as applicable)
• Expected posting close date: September 20th, 2026

Benefits include:

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• Retirement benefits: retirement savings plan, including a 401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave
• Disability insurance and life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Additional plan information:

• Benefit plans may be terminated, amended, suspended, replaced, or modified at any time.
• This posting does not create a contract of employment.

Location

• Remote position
• In-person attendance is required for New Hire Orientation on Day 1

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance provided: No
• Eligible for employment only for individuals legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Equal opportunity employer; employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.