Senior Manager, Global Payroll
Senior Manager, Global Payroll
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Role Summary:
As a Senior Manager Global Payroll you are passionate about payroll on a global this role you will oversee all aspects of the payroll cycle for the D2L group of companies. You will be a critical part of ensuring the successful delivery of our compensation programs in support of our overall rewards strategy. You will also have direct management responsibility of our Payroll Team and of our payroll processes continually striving to make our processes more efficient and scalable as D2L grows domestically and internationally.
How You Will Make an Impact:
Global Payroll Operations & Compliance
- Manage the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for Canada US and various international locations (EMEA LATAM APAC) in partnership with local in-country payroll providers
- Confirm accuracy of employee data (new hires terminations promotions transfers salary changes)
- Prepare monthly payroll journal entries and reconciliations in collaboration with Finance
- Ensure compliance with local labor tax and statutory regulations including year-end reporting (T4s W-2s EHT etc.)
- Stay current on global employment and tax law changes and ensure best practices are adopted
- Prepare and file required reports and/or payments to government agencies
- Support ad hoc reporting reconciliations and internal/external audits
- Resolve escalations promptly identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes
Systems & Process Management
- Act as the superuser for Ceridian Dayforce HRIS/payroll system troubleshooting issues and leading enhancements
- Partner with the People & Culture team to integrate payroll with HRIS and financial systems driving automation and improved data integrity
- Continuously assess and refine payroll processes to improve accuracy efficiency and employee experience
- Identify automation opportunities leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools to lead payroll process enhancements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Participate in cross-functional corporate projects with payroll implications including M&A integrations system implementations etc.
- Act as a subject matter expert in payroll providing input on cross-functional projects and serving as a key advisor to the Finance People & Culture and Legal teams among others
- Streamline and enhance payroll policies procedures and operating methods to increase overall productivity and efficiency
People Leadership and Performance
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing payroll team ensuring clear objectives professional growth and strong execution
- Foster an effective team environment by acting as a mentor sharing your professional and technical expertise and demonstrating leadership attributes to support and guide junior members
- Responsible for supporting vision planning and defining team objectives in line with D2Ls overall objectives and leading execution of team deliverables
- Develop strong relationships with peers and leaders to drive productivity efficiency and hold team accountable for high quality outcomes
What Youll Bring to the Role:
- Deep understanding of Canadian and US payroll with proven experience managing payroll across multiple global jurisdictions
- Ability to navigate complexity analyze issues using critical thinking and resolve problems with diplomacy and tact
- Strategic mindset with operational excellence - balancing detail with big-picture thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain payroll concepts to all levels of the organization
- Intermediate Excel skills with the proven ability to organize data
- Exceptional business analysis data management and analytic skills with high attention to detail
- Strong experience administering global payroll using HRIS/payroll systems such as Ceridian Dayforce and/or ADP Global
- Strong experience leading and coaching payroll teams
- Proven ability to create effective working relationships cross-functionally across the company
- Certifications such as PCP CPM or Global Payroll Management Certificate is a strong asset
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Finance or related area of focus
Please note: D2L has a hybrid work model for certain office locations - to be discussed during the interview process. Candidates must be located in the Eastern Time Zone.
Closing Date: This posting will close on September 17th but we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications received before the closing date will be prioritized. Please note that the posting may remain open beyond the listed date depending on hiring needs.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
