Payroll Manager

We are seeking a Payroll Manager based to join the North American Total Rewards team. This position is completely onsite and can be based in our office in Milton ON or in Chicago IL.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come

In an ever-changing fast paced world we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

You will be part of a nine-member Total Rewards team reporting to the Director of Total Rewards and will lead a team of three direct reports.

What you will be doing:

The North America Payroll Manager leads payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada ensuring accurate timely and compliant payroll processing while driving payroll transformation and process improvements. This role oversees payroll systems vendor relationships technology implementations and a high-performing payroll team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now (WFN) complex multi-jurisdiction payrolls and global mobility/shadow payroll administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employees ensuring accuracy compliance and on-time processing.

• Oversee all payroll activities including payroll calculations tax compliance garnishments benefits and retirement deductions payroll accounting reconciliations and off-cycle payments.

• Drive payroll transformation initiatives including process redesign automation system optimization and operational excellence.

• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert for Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now (WFN) implementations upgrades testing integrations and post-go-live support.

• Partner with HR HRIS Finance Benefits Accounting and external vendors to implement and optimize payroll technology solutions.

• Manage payroll system configurations user acceptance testing (UAT) parallel payroll testing and production validation.

• Oversee payroll vendors and ensure service delivery compliance and continuous improvement.

• Administer shadow payroll for internationally mobile employees partnering with Global Mobility Tax and external providers to ensure accurate cross-border payroll and tax reporting.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll legislation across the U.S. Canada and international assignments while proactively implementing legislative updates.

• Establish and maintain payroll controls policies standard operating procedures (SOPs) and audit processes to mitigate risk.

• Manage payroll calendars year-end activities statutory reporting (including W-2s and T4s) and payroll-related reporting and analytics.

• Oversee payroll-related timekeeping and HRIS integrations to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.

• Lead coach and develop the payroll team while fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in business Accounting Human Resources Finance or a related field.

• 10 years of progressive payroll experience including leadership responsibility within a complex corporate environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.

• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now (WFN) Payroll.

• Experience managing payroll system conversions upgrades integrations and optimization projects.

• Experience administering shadow payroll for expatriates and internationally mobile employees.

• Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian payroll legislation taxation wage and hour regulations garnishments and statutory reporting.

• Experience supporting controls payroll audits and compliance programs.

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting general ledger interfaces reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Experience partnering with HRIS Finance Tax Benefits Global Mobility and IT teams.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical dental massage therapy and vision plans.

• Retirement Pension Matching Program

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO paid holidays and top up plans for maternity and paternity leave.

• Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.

• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.

• Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected

The annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $140000. Your base salary is determined based on location experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark we transform volcanic rock into safe sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with 12000 employees located in 37 countries with 36 manufacturing facilities all focused on one common purpose to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration creativity and meaningful social interactions. empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives community involvement and sustainability efforts we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Culture and Commitment:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and heard. With employees representing 91 nationalities we champion diversity provide equal opportunities and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL youll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call The ROCKWOOL Way. This cultural foundation reflects our core values: ambition responsibility integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications without regard to racecolor national origin religion gender age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.