Payroll Manager (Contract - Full-time)

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What were looking for

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a full-time contractor role with a strong background in Canadian payroll operations to enhance and optimize our payroll processes. In this role you will leverage your subject matter expertise to ensure compliance while maintaining and improving Workday Payroll configurations. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR Technology Shared Services and Global Payroll this role will manage our Canadian Payroll function.

What youll be working on

Optimize Payroll Operations

• Lead Canadian payroll operations ensuring compliance with federal provincial and local laws and regulations.
• Maintain and enhance Workday Payroll configurations including earnings codes deductions withholdings and vendor integrations.
• Drive process improvements automation initiatives and scalable solutions to support business growth.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for payroll processes.

Ensure Accurate Payroll Execution

• Oversee biweekly payroll accuracy and data integrity handled by third-party processors.
• Ensure timely compliant payments and filings (e.g. ROEs T4s and other statutory reports).
• Execute off-cycle payrolls manual checks account reconciliations month-end close activities and audit support.
• Provide Tier 2 support for employee and manager payroll inquiries delivering clear employee-focused communication.

Collaborate & Communicate

• Partner with Legal HR Benefits and Finance to align on payroll processes and policies.
• Serve as backup for US Payroll Manager and EMEA Payroll Analyst as needed.
• Update training and communication materials to improve employee awareness of pay practices.
• Stay current on industry best practices and benchmark payroll systems policies and procedures.

Wed love to hear from people with

• 5-7 years of experience processing Payroll in Canada; experience with US processing is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll taxation laws and regulations; working knowledge of USA EMEA India and Costa Rica a plus.
• Experience with Workday and ADP required; experience with NetSuite and CloudPay desired.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; CPA and or Payroll Certification preferred.
• Experience managing outsourced global payroll processing teams is highly desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements and proven track record of maintaining excellent documentation.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with leaders and employees at all levels in the organization.

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SurveyMonkey is a place where the curious come to grow. Were building an inclusive workplace where people of every background can excel no matter their time zone. At SurveyMonkey we weave employee feedback and our core values into everything we do to create forward-looking benefits policies employee programs and an award-winning culture including our annual holiday refresh our annual week of service learning and development opportunities like Curiosity Week and our C.H.O.I.C.E Fund.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

SurveyMonkey is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy parental status genetic information political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.