Top Benefits
About the role
As an integral member of the Payroll team, the Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across both Canada and the United States. This role provides leadership to the payroll team, establishes and maintains payroll procedures, ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, and supports the ongoing development of payroll staff.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, controls, and operational efficiency. Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and remuneration plans. Ensure compliance with all applicable Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. Maintain accurate payroll accounting procedures and strong internal controls. Investigate and resolve complex payroll inquiries from employees, managers, executives, and government agencies. Coordinate all year-end payroll activities, including T4s, T4As, RL-1s (where applicable), year-end balancing, and other statutory reporting requirements. Hire, coach, mentor, and evaluate payroll team members. Manage all CNESST (formerly CSST) claims and related financial activities. Administer executive benefit programs, including insurance, HSA, RRSP, and other executive benefit plans.
Qualifications
Certificate of Payroll Management (CPM) or equivalent payroll designation recognized by the National Payroll Institute (formerly Canadian Payroll Association). Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline. 10-15 years of progressive payroll experience, including extensive hands-on responsibility for both Canadian and U.S. payroll administration. Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience within a payroll department. Experience processing payroll for medium to large organizations (preferably 500+ employees). Experience participating in payroll system implementations or major system upgrades is considered an asset.
Skills & Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of both Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, payroll tax regulations, statutory deductions, and employment standards. Demonstrated experience administering payroll in both Canada and the United States is required. Strong understanding of computerized payroll systems. Excellent organizational, leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet strict payroll deadlines. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred.
Nice to Have
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or other enterprise payroll systems.
Not the right fit? Search for Payroll Manager jobs in Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
About Future Electronics
Welcome to Future Electronics! We are a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution and are recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
Are you ready for your next challenge? Our growing teams are always looking for driven, hardworking people to join us. At Future Electronics, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. This means a stimulating work environment where opportunities and growth are always within reach. Leaders who care about your success and colleagues who share common goals. To learn more about what it's like working with us, take a look at our Life pages.
Our people fuel our mission. Our enthusiasm, innovation, and drive to succeed are what make us a global powerhouse in electronic component distribution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude, we are always up for the challenge. We strive to solve whatever problems are in front of us - for our customers and our suppliers.
Become part of a +$35 billion business: check out our job postings to find your next role.
Bienvenue chez Future Electronics! Nous sommes un leader mondial dans la distribution de composants électroniques et sommes reconnus comme l’une des entreprises les plus innovantes de l’industrie.
Êtes-vous prêt(e) pour votre prochain défi ? Nos équipes en pleine croissance sont toujours à la recherche de personnes motivées et travaillantes pour se joindre à nous. Chez Future Electronics, nous sommes fiers d’être un employeur de choix. Cela signifie un environnement de travail stimulant où les opportunités et l’évolution professionnelle sont toujours à portée de main. Des leaders qui se soucient de votre réussite et des collègues qui partagent des objectifs communs.
Faites partie d’une entreprise de plus de 35 milliards de dollars : consultez nos offres d’emploi pour trouver votre prochain poste.
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Top Benefits
About the role
As an integral member of the Payroll team, the Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across both Canada and the United States. This role provides leadership to the payroll team, establishes and maintains payroll procedures, ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, and supports the ongoing development of payroll staff.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, controls, and operational efficiency. Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and remuneration plans. Ensure compliance with all applicable Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. Maintain accurate payroll accounting procedures and strong internal controls. Investigate and resolve complex payroll inquiries from employees, managers, executives, and government agencies. Coordinate all year-end payroll activities, including T4s, T4As, RL-1s (where applicable), year-end balancing, and other statutory reporting requirements. Hire, coach, mentor, and evaluate payroll team members. Manage all CNESST (formerly CSST) claims and related financial activities. Administer executive benefit programs, including insurance, HSA, RRSP, and other executive benefit plans.
Qualifications
Certificate of Payroll Management (CPM) or equivalent payroll designation recognized by the National Payroll Institute (formerly Canadian Payroll Association). Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline. 10-15 years of progressive payroll experience, including extensive hands-on responsibility for both Canadian and U.S. payroll administration. Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience within a payroll department. Experience processing payroll for medium to large organizations (preferably 500+ employees). Experience participating in payroll system implementations or major system upgrades is considered an asset.
Skills & Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of both Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, payroll tax regulations, statutory deductions, and employment standards. Demonstrated experience administering payroll in both Canada and the United States is required. Strong understanding of computerized payroll systems. Excellent organizational, leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet strict payroll deadlines. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred.
Nice to Have
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or other enterprise payroll systems.
Not the right fit? Search for Payroll Manager jobs in Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
About Future Electronics
Welcome to Future Electronics! We are a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution and are recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
Are you ready for your next challenge? Our growing teams are always looking for driven, hardworking people to join us. At Future Electronics, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. This means a stimulating work environment where opportunities and growth are always within reach. Leaders who care about your success and colleagues who share common goals. To learn more about what it's like working with us, take a look at our Life pages.
Our people fuel our mission. Our enthusiasm, innovation, and drive to succeed are what make us a global powerhouse in electronic component distribution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude, we are always up for the challenge. We strive to solve whatever problems are in front of us - for our customers and our suppliers.
Become part of a +$35 billion business: check out our job postings to find your next role.
Bienvenue chez Future Electronics! Nous sommes un leader mondial dans la distribution de composants électroniques et sommes reconnus comme l’une des entreprises les plus innovantes de l’industrie.
Êtes-vous prêt(e) pour votre prochain défi ? Nos équipes en pleine croissance sont toujours à la recherche de personnes motivées et travaillantes pour se joindre à nous. Chez Future Electronics, nous sommes fiers d’être un employeur de choix. Cela signifie un environnement de travail stimulant où les opportunités et l’évolution professionnelle sont toujours à portée de main. Des leaders qui se soucient de votre réussite et des collègues qui partagent des objectifs communs.
Faites partie d’une entreprise de plus de 35 milliards de dollars : consultez nos offres d’emploi pour trouver votre prochain poste.