Country Lead, North America Payroll

Biogen

Country Lead overseeing end-to-end payroll operations in Canada with alignment to U.S. payroll processes at Biogen.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 $79,000 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll legislation, and driving process improvements. Proficient in payroll reconciliations, reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll systems and resolve issues.

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Canadian Payroll LegislationPayroll Processing ManagementAdvanced Excel ProficiencyPayroll ComplianceFrench Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationPayroll ReportingPayroll ControlsTaxation KnowledgeAudit ActivitiesCompensation Changes ValidationBenefits ManagementDeductions ManagementTime Records Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Payroll CompliancePayroll ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementsHR PartnershipFinance CollaborationIT CollaborationPayroll Vendors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canada
Validate payroll inputs including compensation changes, benefits, deductions, time records, and employee status updates
Ensure payroll compliance with applicable regulations and company policies
Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, accounting support, and audit activities
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and payroll vendors to deliver payroll excellence
Resolve payroll issues, inquiries, and escalations
Drive process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
5 years of progressive payroll experience
demonstrated knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation
advanced Excel proficiency
deep understanding of payroll controls, compliance, taxation, and audits
French language proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

health care
retirement
paid time off
fully paid sabbatical after six years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation
education assistance