Payroll Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Execute comprehensive payroll processing from start to finish, focusing primarily on payroll for Canada and the US.

• Manage payroll cycles across various regions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.

• Oversee payroll inputs, calculations, adjustments, and reconciliations.

• Assist with global year-end payroll activities, including tax filings and reporting.

• Administer benefits in Canada and the US, encompassing health, dental, disability, life, retirement plans, wellness programs, and leaves.

• Coordinate international benefits in collaboration with global vendors and local brokers across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

• Process enrollments, life events, terminations, and benefit updates on a global scale.

• Maintain accurate benefits data across payroll, HRIS, and vendor systems.

• Ensure compliance with regional benefits regulations.

• Adhere to federal, provincial, state, and international payroll legislation.

• Safeguard the confidentiality and accuracy of payroll and benefits information.

• Assist in audits and uphold internal controls.

• Monitor and implement updates to global payroll and benefits regulations.

• Serve as the escalation point for payroll and benefits inquiries.

• Provide clear, precise, and prompt support to employees.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors globally.

• Manage and enhance payroll systems such as UKG, Workday, CloudPay, ADP, or similar.

• Ensure system integrity, audit integrations, and support system improvements.

• Generate reporting and analytics for leadership, budgeting, and workforce planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a Payroll Lead or Manager position.

• Practical experience in processing Canada and US payroll (not limited to oversight roles).

• Preferably experienced with global payroll operations (EMEA, LATAM, APAC).

• Familiarity with administering North American and international benefits.

• Strong numerical skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).

• Degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

• Payroll certification required (PCP, CPM, CPP, or equivalent).

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance, as well as retirement plans.

• Wellness programs.

• Leave options.