Payroll & HRIS Manager

Description

• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll, manage audits, and support year-end processes (W-2s, T4s, etc.).
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll-related inquiries and issue resolution.
• Manage system workflows, permissions, reporting, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including benefits and payroll cost analysis and impact assessments.
• Oversee biweekly payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment for U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the UKG HRIS platform, responsible for system configuration, data integrity, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Support HR and business leaders with HRIS reporting, analytics, and dashboard development.
• Lead HRIS updates, testing, and integration initiatives as needed.
• Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations, including tax filings, reporting, and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll operations and compliance for both U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Experience with multiple HRIS platforms, including the newest versions of UKG or Ultimate Software (required).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Experience managing and implementing 401(k) plans and Canadian retirement programs (RRSP, etc. preferred) a plus.
• Experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including benefits and payroll cost analysis and impact assessments.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance