Total Rewards and Payroll Manager

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Description JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for leading and administering the organization’s payroll, compensation and benefits programs across the US and Canada. This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll operations while designing and maintaining competitive total rewards programs that support talent attraction, retention and engagement. This role provides hands-on leadership to a team of three and partners closely with HR, Finance and external vendors to deliver high-quality employee experience while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll Leadership & Compliance - Oversee payroll for US and Canadian employees, including pay delivery, audits and taxation, and yearend processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all legal requirements. - Manage payroll vendors and systems, ensuring strong controls, data integrity and continuous improvement. - Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. Total Rewards (Benefits & Compensation): - Drive the design, administration, and ongoing evaluation of benefit and compe...