Payroll Specialist Lead - Canada
Lead payroll operations for a global, remote-friendly team. Requires several years in regional/global payroll with leadership experience and strong problem-solving. Remote work across Canada/USA with competitive USD salary.
The Payroll Specialist lead ensures the accurate and timely execution of payroll processes, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of accuracy. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of global payroll best practices, is proactive in problem-solving, and takes full ownership of operational improvements. This role involves managing daily operations, optimizing internal resources such as SOPs and the ticketing system, and driving cross-functional projects to enhance long-term efficiency. The Payroll Specialist lead also provides training and mentorship across teams, fosters a culture of continuous learning, and is committed to delivering exceptional client support and stakeholder management on a global scale. They excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are passionate about driving both operational excellence and strategic growth.
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| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 107 |
| Remote - EMEA | 12 |
| Remote - Europe | 11 |
| Remote - North America | 2 |
| Fiji, Remote - Global | 1 |
| Remote - Nordics | 1 |
| Remote - US | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Product Manager | 19 |
| Payroll Specialist | 12 |
| Software Engineer | 10 |
| Sales Representative | 8 |
| Manager | 7 |
| Data Scientist | 6 |
| Designer | 5 |
| Customer Success Manager | 3 |
| Specialist | 2 |
| Senior Product Manager | 2 |
| Senior | 2 |
| Payroll Implementation Specialist | 2 |
| Product Director | 2 |
| Product Designer | 2 |
| Accountant | 2 |
| Lifecycle Specialist | 2 |
| Mobility Specialist | 2 |
| Payroll Operations Manager | 2 |
| Commercial Counsel | 1 |
| Tax Analyst | 1 |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | 1 |
| Payroll Coordinator | 1 |
| Senior Account Manager | 1 |
| Total Rewards Partner | 1 |
| Benefits Compliance Specialist | 1 |
| Payroll Tax Analyst | 1 |
| Account Manager | 1 |
| Partnerships Manager | 1 |
| Workday Implementation Specialist | 1 |
| Onboarding Operations Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Specialist | 1 |
| International Tax Analyst | 1 |
| Payroll Data Administrator | 1 |
| Legal Counsel | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Sales Development Representative | 1 |
| Counsel, Commercial Partnerships | 1 |
| Implementation Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Legal | 1 |
| Marketing Analytics | 1 |
| Payroll Strategy & Compliance Manager | 1 |
| Marketing | 1 |
| Contract Management Specialist | 1 |
| Due Diligence Analyst | 1 |
| Sales Engineer | 1 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 1 |
| Vice President, Growth Marketing | 1 |
| Benefits Operations Specialist | 1 |
| Human Resources | 1 |
| GTM Strategy | 1 |
| Payroll Operations Lead | 1 |
| Marketing Manager | 1 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 1 |
| CX Operations Manager | 1 |
| Partner Marketing Manager | 1 |
| CX AI & Automation Lead | 1 |
| Payroll Compliance Expert | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Senior | 54 |
| Mid-Level | 41 |
| Manager | 25 |
| Junior | 4 |
| Director | 4 |
| Executive | 2 |
| Intern | 1 |
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