Original job description
Job Description
Title: Payroll Manager, Americas
Id: 21676
Type: FullTime
Location: Bolton, ON
Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.
Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.
Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!
Payroll Manager – Americas
Our Payroll Manager based in Bolton Ontario would be responsible for the Americas (US/Canada/Latam) payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing across the U.S., Canada & Latam, while leading a specialized onsite payroll team. This role would manage payroll accounting activities in partnership with Finance, while additionally resolving escalated payroll issues and exceptions.
Core Responsibilities
End to end payroll oversight: Manage all payroll processes for multiple countries, including U.S., Canada, and Latam; Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws.
Multi country payroll processing: Handle both exempt and non exempt payroll, new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses, and special payments.
Tax & regulatory compliance: Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, year end reporting, and compliance with country specific regulations.
Reconciliations & controls: Perform all payroll reconciliations, manage withholding taxes, and ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements.
Policy & process management: Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls; update systems in line with global payroll initiatives.
Team leadership: Train, lead, and support payroll specialists; set deadlines and cover for absences.
System & process improvement: Partner with HR, IT, and accounting to implement new systems, pay codes, and process enhancements; identify and mitigate operational/regulatory risks.
Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with HR, benefits, stock plan administration, and external vendors; provide high value employee service.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or HR; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum 8 years in payroll, with proven leadership in large, multi country payroll operations, specifically the Americas (US, Canada, Latam).
Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar preferred.
Technical skills: Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle HCM) and Excel for reconciliations.
Regulatory knowledge: Understanding of U.S. and international payroll, tax, and labor laws.
Leadership: Ability to manage diverse teams, set priorities, and ensure compliance under tight deadlines.
Vacancy: Replacement
Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
No agency or telephone inquiries please.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, including payroll processing, tax filings, reconciliations, and internal controls. Lead and support the payroll team, resolve escalated issues, and collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and vendors to improve systems and processes.
Requirements
Requires at least eight years of payroll experience, including leadership of large, multi-country payroll operations across the Americas, and knowledge of payroll, tax, and labor regulations. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or HR, or equivalent experience, is required; CPP or a similar certification is preferred, along with proficiency in payroll systems and Excel.
Skills
- Multi-Country Payroll Management
- Payroll Tax Compliance
- Payroll Accounting
- Payroll Reconciliations
- SOX Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Team Leadership
- Payroll Systems
- ADP
- Oracle HCM
- Microsoft Excel
- U.S. Payroll Regulations
- International Payroll Regulations
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Risk Mitigation
Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Group Benefits
- Fitness And Wellness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Growth And Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Payroll Management
- Americas Payroll
- U.S. Payroll
- Canadian Payroll
- Latin American Payroll
- Payroll Processing
- Exempt Payroll
- Non-Exempt Payroll
- Payroll Tax Filings
- Year-End Reporting
- Withholding Taxes
- Payroll Reconciliations
- SOX
- Internal Audit
- Payroll Policies
- Payroll Procedures
- ADP
- Oracle HCM
- Microsoft Excel
- CPP
- Stock Income
- Fringe Benefits
- Bonuses
- Payroll Accounting
- Labor Law Compliance
- Payroll Systems
- Process Improvement
- Risk Mitigation
