Country Lead, North America Payroll

Position will work Hybrid Ontario.

About this role

We are seeking a Country Lead North America Payroll to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and support alignment with U.S. payroll processes. This role ensuresaccuratetimely and compliant payroll delivery while serving as a trusted payroll subject matter expert and partnering across HR Finance IT and external vendors.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and support North American payroll operations.

• Validate payroll inputs including compensation changes benefits deductions time records and employee status updates.

• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

• Perform payroll reconciliations reporting accounting support and audit activities.

• Partner with HR Finance IT and payroll vendors to deliver payroll excellence.

• Resolve payroll issues inquiries and escalations.

• Drive process improvements system enhancements testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation exceptional analytical capabilities and a passion for delivering a best-in-class employee experience.

Required skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or equivalent experience.

• 5 years of progressive payroll experience including demonstrated knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation CRA remittances and multi-provincial payroll administration.

• Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

• Deep understanding of payroll controls compliance taxation and audits.

Preferred skills

• Experience supporting U.S. payroll operations.

• Experience working with third-party payroll providers.

• Canadian Payroll Association Certification PCP designation Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or any related certification is considered an asset.

• French languageproficiency.

The expected salary range for this position is $79000 to $103000 and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to health care retirement paid time off and ancillary programs such as a fully paid sabbatical after six years of service Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation education assistance and more.