Country Lead – North America Payroll

Biogen

Country Lead overseeing North America Payroll operations, managing payroll compliance and processing for Canada. Collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll excellence.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $81,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, compliance, and reconciliation for Canadian payroll, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and process improvement initiatives.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingCanadian Payroll ComplianceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyPayroll Controls and AuditsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationCompensation ValidationTaxation KnowledgeAudit Activities

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SystemsHR Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Payroll Association CertificationPCP DesignationCertified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Industry Keywords

Multi-Provincial PayrollPayroll Compliance RegulationsThird-Party Payroll ProvidersU.S. Payroll OperationsContinuous Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and support North American payroll operations.
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.
Minimum 3 years supporting Canadian payroll in a multi-provincial environment.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Strong communication , stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding of payroll controls, compliance, taxation, and audits.
Experience supporting U.S. payroll operations (preferred).
Experience working with third-party payroll providers (preferred).
Canadian Payroll Association Certification, PCP designation, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), or any related certification is considered an asset (preferred).
French language proficiency (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year