Payroll

• Own the timely, accurate, and compliant bi-weekly payroll for all Canadian and U.S. employees. Process all lifecycle data updates including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and tax updates.
• Lead all year-end activities (T4s, W-2s, 1099s, ROEs, filings, and reconciliations). Partner with Finance to ensure data integrity, general ledger accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Ensure strict adherence to CRA, U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as provincial/state employment standards.
• Demonstrate deep working knowledge of: *United States:* California and New York regulations (including CA EDD reporting, CA SDI/PFL, NY withholding/SUI, and NY DBL/PFL premiums).
• *Canada:* Multi-province compliance across ON, BC, and AB, including jurisdiction-specific payroll tax requirements such as Ontario Employer Health Tax (EHT)
• Manage regional workers' compensation programs (e.g., WSIB, provincial boards, and U.S. state insurance), ensuring accurate reporting, premium remittances, and rate audit compliance.
• Own all benefits carrier relationships, including day-to-day administration, employee enrollments/changes, taxable benefit tracking, open enrollment project management, and annual benefits renewal negotiations.
• Execute day-to-day onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes, maintaining flawless records in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the payroll/HR inbox, triaging and resolving inquiries regarding pay, benefits, policies, and employment verifications.
• Partner with Finance and People & Talent to continuously improve, automate, and scale workflows for a growing workforce.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve payroll process documentation and SOPs across all jurisdictions.

Global Payroll – People Ops Manager

• Lead the execution, implementation, and stabilization of the global payroll function for the Food Ingredients business as it transitions to a standalone organization.
• Own delivery against the global payroll project plan, ensuring milestones, risks, dependencies, and readiness activities are actively managed.
• Drive Day 1 payroll readiness across 45+ countries and approximately 5,700 employees.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful payroll stand-up and transition.
• Ensure payroll processes are compliant, scalable, and aligned with business, legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across countries.
• Support the transition from implementation to steady-state operations, ensuring strong controls, governance, and service delivery.

Senior Director, Global Payroll

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for all U.S. payrolls.
• Own all payroll administration activities, including processing payroll related to new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, leave of absence, garnishments, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Review, validate, and approve payroll inputs, calculations, reconciliations, and audit reports prior to payroll processing.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and driving timely, sustainable resolutions.
• Continuously evaluate payroll processes, controls, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and the employee experience.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Finance to support payroll system enhancements, testing, implementations, integrations, and upgrades.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls to support a scalable payroll function.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining compliance with SOX and other internal control requirements.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert for employees, managers, HR, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, and external payroll providers.
• Stay current on payroll legislation, regulatory changes, and industry best practices, recommending changes as appropriate.
• Perform other payroll, accounting, and Finance-related responsibilities as assigned.

Payroll Manager

• The role of Payroll Manager is responsible for the payroll function and tax consultation services to clients.
• They will work with clients to develop tax strategies and policies for client operations and transactions.
• They will lead internal and external training sessions to help foster career development of tax Staff and Senior accountants.
• Prepare and review 1040 tax returns and other tax forms.
• Prepare and review tax equalization calculation.
• Assist in responding to notices and act as client representative with tax authorities.
• Conduct gross up computation for expatriates.
• Maintain payroll operation by collecting and entering data, and reviewing payroll reporting.
• Work with clients to develop tax efficient solutions which address clients' business needs.
• Work on expanding tax knowledge and keep up-to-date with latest tax regulations.

Payroll Manager, Japanese Bilingual

• Manage biweekly payroll processing and administration using ADP Workforce and ADP Workforce Management.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the Payroll Coordinator.
• Support the Finance Controller with daily payroll operations, reporting, and related financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Process employee payroll changes, benefit deductions, HSA contributions, candidate referral payments, and income executions (garnishments, levies, child support, and student loans).
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports, reconciliations, and monthly billing reports for Finance and department leadership.
• Reconcile payroll records, including Form 941, general ledger accounts, year-to-date earnings, and employee W-2 wages.
• Coordinate with external auditors and accounting firms to support annual audits, pension reporting, workers' compensation, and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain employee payroll records, benefit accrual balances, and payroll data integrity while resolving payroll discrepancies and off-cycle payments.
• Partner with Human Resources and department managers to provide payroll guidance, ensure policy compliance, and support payroll-related employee inquiries.

• Oversee and review quarterly/periodic tax filings by third-party vendor, ADP
• Track federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure systems like Workday or ADP are updated
• Federal, state, and local payroll tax reconciliations and review annual payroll tax filings
• Process W-2 amendments and corrections in both Workday and ADP
• Manage state withholding and unemployment tax accounts
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll
• Creation and maintenance of payroll SOPs

Senior Tax Payroll Analyst

• Oversee and review quarterly/periodic tax filings by our third-party vendor, ADP.
• Track federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure systems like Workday or ADP are updated.
• Federal, state, and local payroll tax reconciliations and review annual payroll tax filings, including Form 941.
• Process W-2 amendments and corrections in both Workday and ADP, researching and resolving payroll tax discrepancies as needed.
• Manage state withholding and unemployment tax accounts, inclusive of opening and closing accounts, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing compliance across systems.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Creation and maintenance of payroll SOPs.

• Execute global payroll operational duties
• Work cross-functionally to design scalable and efficient process, with emphasis on automation and risk mitigation
• Responsible for the payroll systems and optimize configurations to maximize scalability and employee experience
• Process full cycle payroll operations for all domestic and international employees
• Contribute to the improvement of current operating procedures to reflect best-in-class practices
• Perform payroll reconciliations, month-end close and related journal entries
• Ensure the proper documentation, recordkeeping, and accounting for all payroll transactions including audit support
• Addressing payroll function related queries
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely filings
• Enforce compensation policies regarding approval guidelines and documentation

Lead Payroll Analyst

• Oversee end to end payroll processing, employee benefits administration and regulatory compliance
• Resolve payroll/benefits issues promptly and provide guidance to employees
• Manage vendor relations and maintain compliance with laws
• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Coordinate company registrations for payroll tax withholding
• Administer employee benefit programs
• Lead annual open enrollment processes
• Collaborate with auditors to complete annual 401(k) audits

Payroll & Benefits Manager

• Lead the end-to-end processing of weekly and bi-weekly multi-state and international payroll (US and Canada)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees to resolve payroll or time and attendance inquiries
• Partner closely with HR, Benefits, and Accounting to update employee information
• Own the month-end payroll accruals, weekly journal entries, quarter-end and year-end payroll adjustments
• Serve as Workday Payroll subject matter expert, including configuration of earnings, deductions
• Monitor federal, state, local, and cross-border tax regulations to ensure compliance
• Reconcile payroll bank accounts on a routine basis to identify discrepancies
• Prepare, review, and validate information needed for audits and assist with general ledger duties
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

Senior Payroll Specialist

• Own the end-to-end global payroll operating model across employees, contractors, EORs, PEOs, and local providers.
• Manage and develop a team of 2–3 direct reports while maintaining execution discipline and high operational standards.
• Lead the operational administration of employee equity in Shareworks, covering grant processing, data updates, and multi-department reconciliation.
• Identify and implement automation workflows to minimize manual data transfers, recurring exceptions, and data friction.
• Partner with HR Technology, IT, and Finance to drive payroll platform consolidations and maximize system reliability.
• Strengthen compliance protocols, payroll controls, and documentation to protect the business from financial exposure and ensure audit readiness.
• Establish clear processing calendars, accountability metrics, and data scorecards to measure function accuracy and capacity gains.
• Step into complex tax, equity, and market-specific payroll challenges to drive swift cross-functional resolution.

Senior Manager, Global Payroll Systems – Equity Operations

• Process complex weekly payrolls for various employee groups, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements and regulations
• Enter data for new and existing employees
• Assist with payroll-related research and analysis
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and issues, demonstrating customer service excellence
• Answer inquiries on unemployment claims, employment verifications, workers’ compensation, mortgage and loan applications
• Maintain paid time off records for assigned employee groups
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, in accordance with regulations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of payroll-related regulations and high degree of familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and non-contractual pay practices
• Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, handling walk-in traffic, and filing, as necessary
• Participate in the preparation of Payroll and Finance mailings to employees
• Provide accounting support for Finance Department including documentation review and financial analyses and reconciliations
• Assist in the follow-up and reissuance of uncashed checks
• Coordinate securely gathering banking information and setting up electronic payments, and fielding questions regarding and resolving issues with returned payments
• Assistance with other finance and accounting department tasks on a partial weekly basis
• Other duties as assigned

Payroll and Accounting Associate

• Managing and administrating the Corporate & Madawaska Salaried payrolls.
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all regulations.
• Reviewing and auditing payroll data, including employee earnings, deductions, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and time records.
• Maintaining payroll records, preparing payroll reports, supporting payroll tax filings and remittances.
• Partnering with Finance, Benefits, HR, and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

HR Specialist – Payroll & Benefits

• Provide operational support to ensure zero defect weekly payroll cycle
• Serve as a point of contact and back-up to payroll Manager
• Input, review, and audit timekeeping and payroll-related records
• Train new users in proper use and approval of timekeeping system
• Audit data accuracy for new hires and job changes
• Input for on-cycle, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls
• Maintain updates and documents related to Payroll audits and workflows
• Assist in all year-end processing including auditing and producing W-2s
• Receive, review, and input for processing of Garnishments and Lien documents

Payroll Specialist

• play a key role in strengthening relationships with clients
• contribute to market impact through business development
• support the delivery of engagements
• partner with strategic clients to help shape the future of the HR function
• develop strategies and implement practical changes for HR leadership teams
• build lasting relationships with clients and within the community
• support mentorship and growth of junior team members
• contribute to successful completion of project work plans

Senior Consultant – Business Performance Improvement, People & Change, Payroll

• strengthen relationships with clients and contribute to market impact through business development
• support the delivery of engagements and partner with strategic clients on HR function transformation
• develop strategies and implement HR leadership teams' operational goals
• build lasting relationships with clients and mentor junior team members
• contribute to project work plans and support the development of others

Senior Consultant – Business Performance Improvement, Payroll, People & Change

• Processing USA bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly as well as Canada Bi-weekly payrolls from start to finish.
• Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries/discrepancies via timely communications and resolutions, typically via our case tracking system.
• Evaluate, calculate and process off-cycle payments as needed and submit for approval.
• Partner with appropriate business and/or human resource functions as needed to ensure timely and accurate entry of payroll transactions.
• Provide functional support of Workday Payroll working directly with internal customers in managing their requests.
• Validate new hire/rehire set up and taxation.
• Handle multi-state tax allocation set up, calculations, corrections, overpayment / repayment calculations and W-2 corrections.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation.

• Lead payroll projects from planning through execution, including scope, timelines, milestones, risks, issue resolution, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation follow-up
• Analyze current payroll processes, systems, and controls to identify improvement opportunities, reduce manual work, strengthen compliance, and improve the associate experience
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, Legal/Compliance, vendors, and COE teams to align project requirements, validate data, resolve issues, and drive decisions
• Coordinate testing, validation, communication, training, and change management activities for payroll system, vendor, policy, and process changes
• Support Payroll leadership with project governance, status reporting, executive updates, and prioritization of competing operational initiatives
• Create and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard operating procedures, job aids, and implementation plans to support operational readiness
• Ensure project deliverables support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll, wage, hour, tax, and audit requirements
• Facilitate audit readiness by organizing project records, controls evidence, approvals, testing results, and implementation documentation
• Serve as a subject matter resource and escalation partner for project-related payroll questions, risks, dependencies, and operational impacts

Payroll Project Lead

• Tax Payment & Filing- In partnership with our Payroll Tax Vendor, responsible for managing federal and multi-state compliance and managing appropriate deadlines to ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Tax Notice Research & Resolution - Responsible for researching and resolving all tax notices with proper partnership with our tax vendor as well as communication to agencies, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Daily Compliance & Reconciliation - Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax processes to ensure tax compliance.
• Tax Knowledge & Training - Perform regular tax research to stay ahead of state and federal tax changes and properly train payroll specialists on changes to data entry.
• Proactive Process & Compliance Improvement - Monitor internal company processes and provide recommendation of increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Associate Inquiries – Investigate and respond to via timely communications and resolutions, utilizing our case tracking system, email, and telephone correspondence.
• System Maintenance – Within our HCM system ensure tax setups such as annual SUI rates, localities, new state taxes, etc. along with any corrections for associates, are actioned to ensure proper deductions and avoid W2 errors, negative wages, etc.
• Equity Transactions – In partnership with the Compensation team, process daily and annual equity, along with auditing and reconciliation.

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

• Lead payroll projects from planning through execution, including scope, timelines, milestones, risks, issue resolution, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation follow-up
• Analyze current payroll processes, systems, and controls to identify improvement opportunities, reduce manual work, strengthen compliance, and improve the associate experience
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, Legal/Compliance, vendors, and COE teams to align project requirements, validate data, resolve issues, and drive decisions
• Coordinate testing, validation, communication, training, and change management activities for payroll system, vendor, policy, and process changes
• Create and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard operating procedures, job aids, and implementation plans to support operational readiness
• Prepare accurate project reporting, metrics, issue logs, decision records, and leadership-ready summaries of progress, risks, and outcomes
• Support payroll reconciliation, data analysis, and root-cause review activities needed to inform project decisions and validate successful implementation
• Ensure project deliverables support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll, wage, hour, tax, and audit requirements
• Serve as a subject matter resource and escalation partner for project-related payroll questions, risks, dependencies, and operational impacts
• Assist with payroll tax and payroll process daily activities when project cycles are slow

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Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Project Lead

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