Payroll Manager US & Canada

$150,000 - $150,000/Yr

Bureau Veritas

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager for US & Canada at Bureau Veritas is responsible for overseeing and managing full cycle payroll activities across North America. This role ensures compliance with federal and provincial legislation, company policies, and practices while delivering timely and accurate payroll to employees. The position involves supervising a payroll team, resolving payroll-related inquiries, and preparing financial reports, all while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency within the payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate pay to employees across all regions, as well as timely review of journal entries.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state and federal legislative changes, and its impact to the company.
• Oversee daily payroll activities, including planning and organizing the workflow of the payroll office as well as supervision of the payroll team.
• Investigate and resolve errors in payroll and accounting systems.
• Ensure proper audits and reviews are conducted for all payrolls.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll.
• Update Payroll SOP's and procedures as necessary.
• Manage an offshore team as well as an onshore team.
• Research and resolve questions from managers and employees related to payroll processing.
• Prepare accounting reports including journal entries and all related payroll reports.
• Work closely with Finance team to ensure accurate reporting and postings at month end.
• Lead internal/external audits and ensure proper controls and compliance practices are in place.
• Responsible for report generation related to financial reporting and budgetary exercises.
• Ensure that all employee termination and remittances are done accurately and on time.
• Review current processes and recommend and implement changes in payroll procedures.
• Act as a liaison with auditors and various governmental agencies.
• Execute and prepare W2, T4/T4A and/or other year-end tax filings and remittances to government agencies.
• Adhere to Canadian provincial and Federal legislation as well as company policies.
• Involvement in planning, designing, testing and implementing new systems and updates.
• Create and manage team schedules, as well as training and coaching team members.
• Implement and assign team goals and KPI's.
• Make day-to-day decisions within or for a group/department.

Requirements

• Post Secondary Education in Business or related discipline.
• PMP CPA designation considered an asset.
• 5 years related payroll experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
• Knowledge of employment standards and Taxable Benefits.
• Previous experience with ADP-Time and Attendance, ADP-WFN, Microsoft Office, Excel as well as database management.
• Success Factor/Deltek System experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Wage and Hour laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll software systems.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Tuition Assistance
• Optional life and pet insurance
• Access to Corporate Discounts