Payroll Lead (US & Canada)

Job Description

About This RoleBounteous x Accolite is a premier end-to-end digital transformation consultancy dedicated to partnering with ambitious brands to create digital solutions for todays complex challenges and tomorrows opportunities. With uncompromising standards for technical and domain expertise, we deliver innovative and strategic solutions in Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing.Our Co-Innovation methodology is a unique engagement model designed to align interests and accelerate value creation. Our clients worldwide benefit from the skills and expertise of over 4,000 expert team members across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. By partnering with leading technology providers, we craft transformative digital experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive business success.This role supports our teams across US & Canada. The working hours are from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST, Monday to Friday.Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols.
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information.

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and strategic payroll leader to independently oversee and manage the payroll function for multiple entities in the US and Canada. This role requires a proactive professional who can drive operational excellence, ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, and implement process improvements.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities across the US and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
• Own payroll compliance, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements, including payroll audits and year-end reporting.
• Implement and manage payroll systems and automation tools to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Legal teams to align payroll processes with broader business processes.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of tax payments.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers and regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive experience managing payroll for multi-entity organizations in both the US and Canada.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ADP and Namely is preferred.

We invite you to stay connected with us by subscribing to our monthly job openings alert here.Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100 PERCENT of the criteria of a job posting. If you have passion and intelligence, and possess a technical knack (even if youre missing some of the above), we encourage you to apply.Bounteous x Accolite is focused on promoting an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the different viewpoints and experiences our diverse group of team members bring to Bounteous x Accolite. Bounteous x Accolite does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.In addition, you have the opportunity to participate in several Team Member Networks, sometimes referred to as employee resource groups (ERGs), that host space with individuals with shared identities, interests, and passions. Our Team Member Networks celebrate communities of color, life as a working parent or caregiver, the 2SLGBTQIA community, wellbeing, and more. Regardless of your respective identity, there are various avenues we involve team members in the Bounteous x Accolite community.Bounteous x Accolite is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.APPLY NOWBounteous isnt just another consultancy it is a special group of truly innovative people who are carving out new ways to better serve clients in the digital transformation landscape, based on clients demands, our unique heritage, and wealth of capabilities. So if you enjoy staying humble, learning, dreaming big, being collaborative and productive, and having fun with like-minded colleagues along the journey, Bounteous would suit you!Oscar WangSVP, STRATEGY & INSIGHTSBenefits & PerksJoin our fast-growing company and take advantage of our competitive benefits and career development opportunities. Stay balanced with our health & wellness perks, collaborative culture, and flexible working options.

• Award-Winning CultureFostering a rich and diverse work environment that fuels creativity, collaboration, and a deep sense of belonging.
• Professional Growth OpportunitiesOffering personal and professional development opportunities, on-the-job mentoring from in-house experts, and assistance for ongoing learning.
• Competitive BenefitsSupporting benefit choices that include personal and family needs.
• World-Class, Fortune 500 EngagementsTransforming experiences and improving business outcomes for global brands.
• Flexible WorkingChoose to work from home, work at the office, or go hybrid. Coordinate with clients and teams across time zones to support your personal preferences.
• Giving Back to Our CommunityBe an active part of our corporate social responsibility programs. Together, we can make our community better.

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