Country Lead, North America Payroll

Position will work Hybrid – Ontario.

About this role 

We are seeking a Country Lead, North America Payroll to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and support alignment with U.S. payroll processes. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while serving as a trusted payroll subject matter expert and partnering across HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization.

What you’ll do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and support North American payroll operations. 

• Validate payroll inputs including compensation changes, benefits, deductions, time records, and employee status updates. 

• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. 

• Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, accounting support, and audit activities. 

• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and payroll vendors to deliver payroll excellence. 

• Resolve payroll issues, inquiries, and escalations. 

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Who you are 

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a passion for delivering a best-in-class employee experience. 

Required skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. 

• 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including demonstrated knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA remittances, and multi-provincial payroll administration.

• Advanced Excel proficiency. 

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. 

• Deep understanding of payroll controls, compliance, taxation, and audits. 

Preferred skills 

• Experience supporting U.S. payroll operations. 

• Experience working with third-party payroll providers. 

• Canadian Payroll Association Certification, PCP designation, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), or any related certification is considered an asset.

• French language proficiency.

The expected salary range for this position is $79,000 to $103,000 and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to health care, retirement, paid time off, and ancillary programs such as a fully paid sabbatical after six years of service, Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation, education assistance, and more.

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.