Sr. Payroll Consultant

Job Description

Our client is a lean, cross-functional team looking for a payroll-focused Generalist who can own the full U.S. and Canadian payroll cycle from end to end. This temp to perm role goes well beyond processing, and you'll handle compliance, HRIS data integrity, year-end filings, and employee-facing payroll support, while collaborating across HR and Finance in a hybrid environment. It's a great fit for someone who takes pride in the details, moves quickly, and enjoys having real ownership in a role that touches the whole organization.  This role may not be right for someone who has only touched on one aspect of payroll as a part of a larger department. 

Responsibilities:

• Process and audit semi-monthly U.S. and Canadian payroll, ensuring accuracy in hours, deductions, tax withholdings, and statutory compliance including W-2 and T4 year-end filings
• Maintain and audit employee data in the HRIS, supporting compensation, benefits, and tax status changes, and coordinate accurate setup during onboarding and offboarding
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee pay and time-related questions, and prepare payroll reports and summaries for leadership and external auditors
• Partner with Finance and HR on reconciliations, system updates, and process improvements; support multi-entity or global payroll needs as they arise

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience including multi-state and Canadian payroll
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity; enterprise HRIS proficiency required
• Solid understanding of U.S. and Canadian payroll laws, tax requirements, and compliance obligations
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; CPP certification a plus but not required