Team Lead Canadian Payroll & Accounting

Manager – US/Canadian Payroll & Accounting

Location: Industrial Area, Phase 8B, Mohali
Working Days: 5 Days a Week
Shift: 4:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manager – US/Canadian Payroll & Accounting to manage a team of 6 Payroll Accountants and oversee payroll operations for US or Canadian clients.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in US or Canadian Payroll along with proven experience in team leadership and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of 6 Payroll Accountants.


• Oversee end-to-end US or Canadian payroll processing.


• Review payroll processing, reports, reconciliations and ensure accuracy and timely completion.


• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations and statutory requirements.


• Monitor team performance, allocate workloads and ensure timely deliverables.


• Handle payroll-related issues, escalations and resolve client queries effectively.


• Coordinate with accounting and other internal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.


• Support client onboarding and payroll implementation activities.


• Identify process gaps and drive continuous process improvements.


• Provide guidance, coaching and performance feedback to team members.

Requirements

• Prior hands-on experience in US Payroll or Canadian Payroll.


• Proven experience in leading/managing a payroll team.


• Experience managing a team of approximately 6 members is preferred.


• Strong knowledge of payroll operations, reconciliations and compliance.


• Experience with payroll and accounting systems.


• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage deadlines, team performance and client escalations.

Mandatory Fit

• US or Canadian Payroll experience


• Prior team leadership/management experience


• Strong payroll operations and compliance knowledge


• Comfortable managing a team of 6 Payroll Accountants


• Willing to work 5 days from Industrial Area, Phase 8B, Mohali


• Comfortable with the 4:30 PM – 1:30 AM shift