Payroll Project Lead
Payroll Project Lead
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Job Description
Summary:
Were looking for a highly skilled Payroll Project Lead to drive global payroll transformation across a growing dynamic this role you wont be processing payrollbut you will be leading high-impact initiatives that shape how we deliver payroll globally ensuring compliance scalability and operational excellence as we grow.
Based in Canada or the U.S. youll work on strategic projects across multiple countries including new market expansions M&A integrations process redesign and system implementations. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams including People Systems & Analytics Total Rewards Finance Legal and external vendors to deliver outcomes that enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy worldwide.
This is a leadership role without direct people managementideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments leads through influence and expertise and is passionate about building scalable payroll processes from the ground up.
What Youll Do
Lead global payroll projects including M&A integrations country launches and vendor transitions.
Partner cross-functionally with PSA Total Rewards Finance Legal and regional HR teams to embed payroll needs in broader organizational initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and increase compliance and efficiency.
Serve as the primary payroll contact for global implementation workstreams and provide subject matter expertise to support successful execution.
Maintain and create documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) project plans control narratives and audit support packages.
Support year-end readiness audit preparedness and global reporting requirements in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Stay up to date on relevant legislative and compliance changes in all supported regions and help ensure internal practices are aligned.
What Were Looking For
58 years of progressive experience in payroll with deep knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll compliance and global payroll project experience.
Proven ability to lead payroll initiatives in complex high-growth or multi-country environments.
Experience supporting M&A activity including onboarding and payroll integration.
Solid working knowledge of Workday and experience with third-party payroll vendors (e.g. CloudPay Remote).
Strong understanding of payroll controls audit requirements and global payroll documentation practices.
Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work cross-functionally manage ambiguity and lead without authority in a highly collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting IPO readiness activities particularly around payroll-related SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance documentation of internal controls and audit process alignment.
Project Management certification or comparable experience is a plus.
Exposure to payroll implementations or transitions in EMEA or APAC markets.
What you will find here:
Compensation is one of the main components of Clios Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.
Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:
Competitive equitable salary with top-tier health benefits dental and vision insurance
Hybrid work environment with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver Calgary Toronto and Dublin) to be in office minimum 2 days per week on our Anchor Days.
Flexible time off policy with an encouraged 20 days off per year.
$2000 annual counseling benefit
RRSP matching and RESP contribution
Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3 5 7 and 10 years
*We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. We reserve the midpoint to the maximum of the salary band for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Clio. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on individual experience and skillset of the candidate. Please note there are a separate set of salary bands for other regions based on local currency.
Diversity Inclusion Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility
Our team shows up as their authentic selves and are united by our mission. We are dedicated todiversity equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included valued and enabled to do the best work of their careers wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives skills backgrounds and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our culture at We only communicate with candidates through official @ email addresses.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
