Human Resource Payroll Manager III

Piper Companies is seeking a Human Resource Payroll Manager III to join a leading organization supporting North American payroll operations. This role will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the United States and Canada and will be responsible for payroll compliance, tax requirements, team leadership, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong U.S. and Canadian payroll experience, along with expertise in payroll systems and HRIS integrations.

Responsibilities of the Human Resource Payroll Manager III:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
• Manage payroll schedules, reconciliations, reporting cycles, filings, and remittances.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure payroll data integrity and seamless system integration.
• Monitor changes to U.S. and Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support and lead payroll-related audits, internal controls, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor payroll KPIs and SLAs and provide reporting and strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related questions, escalations, and business initiatives.

Knowledge & Qualifications for the Human Resource Payroll Manager III:

• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong experience with both U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• CPP or PCP certification preferred.
• Advanced experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP GlobalView.
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud, including payroll data management, integrations, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, HRIS integrations, payroll reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving payroll process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies preferred.

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