Workday Payroll Manager - US and Canada

NO 3^rd PARTIES

The Planet Group has an Urgent contract need for a Workday Payroll Manager. Must have both Workday US and Canadian payroll experience along with previous management experience.

3 month contract with possible extension

remote

Job Details: Workday Payroll Manager (Processing)

• 5+ years of experience as a Workday Payroll Manager management of 5+ direct reports
• Must have experience supporting US and Canadian (CAD) Payroll (Global Payroll support)
• Must be able to process payroll end to end individually

Essential Duties

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of payroll professionals, overseeing workload distribution, performance management and continuous process improvements
• Utilize Workday expertise to manage the payroll process for U.S. and Canadian team members, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution in compliance with federal, state, provincial and local regulations
• Maintain compliance with all payroll-related laws, tax regulations, wage & hour laws and company policies, proactively identifying and addressing discrepancies or risks
• Resolve payroll-related concerns, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of complex payroll inquiries or discrepancies
• Partner with Human Resources (HR), Finance, Accounting and third-party payroll providers as needed to streamline processes, address issues and enhance payroll efficiency
• Ensure payroll systems are optimized, maintained and integrated with HRIS and time-tracking systems, support system updates and improvements as needed
• Conduct regular audits to validate payroll accuracy, compliance and data integrity
• Oversee payroll tax calculations, deductions and filings, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian tax laws and coordinating with external tax authorities when necessary
• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll efficiency, automation and accuracy by leveraging technology, standardizing procedures and implementing best practices
• Contribute to special projects such as system implementations, policy updates, acquisitions or payroll process transitions to improve organizational effectiveness
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that standards are always met

The Planet Group Company Description

At The Planet Group, we connect Enterprise Systems experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.