Payroll Manager, North America

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role: Payroll Specialist

Location: Canada - remote

Hours/Shift: M-F (8am-5pm EST)

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Payroll Specialist at Trouw Nutrition a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction Own your development and Own your path.

What youll do

As a North America Payroll Specialist you will Own it by taking full accountability for the end-to-end payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada ensuring every cycle is delivered with the highest standards of accuracy timeliness and legislative compliance. Acting with purpose and care you will serve as a process owner and subject matter expert collaborating with intent across HR Finance and Tax teams to harmonize workflows and maintain robust internal controls. You will drive results that matter by leading continuous improvement initiatives leveraging platforms like Workday and ADP to automate manual tasks and optimize the payroll experience. By staying ahead of evolving regulations and taking the initiative on complex system projects you will ensure our payroll function remains a pillar of operational excellence and integrity.

Who were looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with over 5 years of hands-on payroll experience in the U.S. and Canada who is ready to Own it by taking initiative and accountability for complex payroll operations. Our ideal candidate possesses deep subject matter expertise in North American legislation including specific knowledge of Quebec and ideally holds a PCP or CPM certification. You should be a performance-driven individual with a bachelors degree in a related field and technical proficiency in major platforms like Workday ADP or Ceridian. Beyond technical skills we are looking for a collaborative partner who acts with purpose and care to drive continuous improvement exhibits an analytical mindset with high attention to detail and thrives in a high-volume deadline-driven environment. Ultimately you are someone committed to lifelong learning and excellence ready to collaborate across time zones to deliver results that matter for a global organization.

Youll also need

• Extensive Payroll Expertise: You possess 5 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll cycles for both the U.S. and Canada. This includes deep knowledge of North American legislation specifically including Quebec regulations and familiarity with year-end reconciliations and statutory reporting.

• Technical Proficiency: You are highly proficient in major payroll and HRIS platforms such as Workday ADP or Ceridian. You have a proven ability to lead or support system integrations automation initiatives and digital transformations to eliminate manual tasks.

• Operational Accountability: You act as a process owner with strong self-management and prioritization skills ensuring all payroll activities remain compliant with internal controls SOX and audit requirements in a high-volume environment.

• Analytical Problem-Solving: You bring an analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy. You are skilled at identifying workflow optimizations and acting as a subject matter expert for cross-functional projects that impact payroll.

• Collaborative Partnership: You demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills collaborating with intent across HR Finance and Tax departments to ensure aligned and seamless payroll practices.

What youll receive

As part of Nutreco youll be a member of the SHV family a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and youll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. Youll also benefit from the backing of one of the worlds largest privately owned businesses known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition youll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA that start on Day 1!

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

• Annual bonus

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where youll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So if youre interested in joining us get ready to Own your progress your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decisionmaking tools to screen assess or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set education and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality innovation and sustainability are guiding principles embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race color religious creed sex national origin citizenship status age physical or mental disability sexual orientation marital parental military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.