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The Payroll Manager is a key member of the W.C. Bradley Shared Services team and is responsible for leading payroll operations for all U.S. and Canadian business units. This role establishes and maintains payroll policies, processes, and internal controls that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions across North America. The Payroll Manager works closely with the Total Rewards Manager, HRIS Analyst, and Shared Services Administrators and HR Business Partners to ensure accurate data flow, system integrity, and alignment across payroll, benefits, compensation, and HRIS processes. In addition to direct operational ownership of U.S. and Canadian payrolls, the Payroll Manager provides dotted‑line oversight, guidance, and collaboration with payroll activities in Europe and Asia. Payroll processing in those regions is completed by local HR teams; this role ensures alignment with global standards, supports issue resolution, and partners on compliance, reporting, and system considerations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead day-to-day payroll operations for all U.S. and Canadian business units, including oversight of payroll calendars, vendor performance, and processing accuracy
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve payroll policies, practices, and procedures for North America
Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations
Oversee accurate and timely payroll tax payments and filings across all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
Lead internal, external, and employment tax audits
ensure adherence to organizational procedures and regulatory requirements
Ensure timely distribution of W-2s, T4s, and other required payroll documents
Serve as primary contact for payroll service providers
oversee system configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and enhancements (e.g., ADP)
Partner with the HRIS Analyst to maintain payroll-related system configuration, interfaces, and data integrity
Collaborate with the Total Rewards Manager on taxable benefits, compensation-related payroll inputs, and year-end reporting requirements
Work closely with Shared Services Administrators to ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs, onboarding/offboarding data, and corrections
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
direct corrective actions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Provide guidance and problem-solving support to business unit HR teams on payroll administration and processing
Manage payroll file maintenance within HRIS/PR systems for all corporate-processed employees
Prepare calculations and documentation for manual payroll payments across business units
Maintain strong alignment between Payroll, Accounting, Benefits, and HRIS to ensure efficient and accurate payroll processes
Establish regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Provide Accounting and Finance with general ledger information required for payroll-related accounting
Process check requests, fund transfers, and journal entry information
verify and balance payroll accounts each pay period
Administer the vacation purchase plan in compliance with cafeteria plan regulations
Coordinate with the workers' compensation carrier during annual audits
Support Benefits with annual enrollment data processing as it relates to payroll
Coordinate completion of government census reports for all business units
Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned or apparent
Provide dotted-line oversight, guidance, and subject-matter expertise to regional HR teams responsible for payroll processing in Europe and Asia
Ensure global payroll practices align with Shared Services standards for accuracy, documentation, compliance, and internal controls
Partner with regional HR to support issue resolution, system questions, and interpretation of global payroll policies
Collaborate on global reporting needs, including compensation-related data for regulatory filings, audits, and corporate reporting
Participate in global payroll process reviews, recommending improvements and ensuring consistency where feasible
Maintain awareness of regional payroll system changes, regulatory updates, and process impacts
communicate relevant considerations to Shared Services leadership
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience
Five to seven years of payroll administration and processing experience, including at least two years with ADP payroll systems
Experience supporting or collaborating with international payroll teams preferred
Demonstrated ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Proficiency in business math and basic accounting principles
Preferred experience with leading and/or supervising teams
U.S. and Canadian payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
Payroll systems and interfaces (e.g., ADP), including configuration and data flow
Payroll-related accounting principles, including GL mapping and reconciliation
Benefits-related payroll impacts and HRIS data structures
General awareness of global payroll practices and regional variations
Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms, with strong Excel capability
Accurate data entry, auditing, and reconciliation skills
Ability to analyze payroll issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions
Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination
Effective vendor management and ability to support system updates or enhancements
Interpret and apply payroll regulations, policies, and internal controls
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Collaborate effectively with Total Rewards, HRIS, Shared Services Admins, Accounting, and global HR partners
Manage multiple deadlines and payroll cycles across business units
Influence and support international HR teams without direct authority
Adapt to regulatory changes, system updates, and evolving business needs
Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness
Nice to have:
Experience supporting or collaborating with international payroll teams preferred
Preferred experience with leading and/or supervising teams