Payroll Manager leading compliant U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canadian payroll operations at Assurant, a global business services company. Optimizing vendors, systems, analytics, automation, and team performance.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll activities, including audits, reconciliations, year-end processes, garnishments, benefits, equity, and special payments
Ensure compliance with IRS, CRA, Puerto Rico Hacienda, applicable state/provincial/local laws, internal audit, and SOX standards
Lead the design, documentation, and testing of payroll controls and risk mitigation measures
Maintain jurisdictional tax setup and adherence to legislative changes
Safeguard sensitive payroll and employee data
Lead and develop payroll specialists and analysts
Provide coaching and technical expertise for North American payroll jurisdictions
Support workforce planning, hiring, and capability building
Deliver and maintain payroll dashboards and KPIs
Use analytics to identify trends, reduce defects, and drive operational improvements
Provide reporting for Finance, Total Rewards, and Accounting
Communicate insights, risks, and opportunities to leadership
Lead multi-country payroll operations and execute regional payroll strategies
Partner with senior HR, Finance, and Technology leaders on standardization and operational excellence
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll, taxation, and compliance issues
Diagnose enterprise payroll system issues and support enhancements and integrations
Leverage payroll data, dashboards, and AI-enabled insights for reconciliations, trend analysis, risk identification, and decision-making
Own automation opportunities and partner with IT and vendors
Apply AI responsibly while validating outputs and maintaining human oversight
Ensure automation and AI-supported processes meet regulatory, privacy, audit, and SOX requirements
Manage external payroll vendor relationships and SLA performance
Partner with HRIS/Workday teams on integrations, data quality, and configuration updates
Influence payroll technology roadmaps, including automation, RPA, workflow tools, data insights, and digital transformation
Lead issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
Collaborate with HR, Legal, Accounting, Total Rewards, and Time & Attendance teams
Support M&A due diligence, onboarding, and payroll integrations
Partner with global payroll leaders on shared services design, governance, and process harmonization
Lead payroll-related projects
Manage 2 Payroll Analysts and 1 Payroll and Benefit Administrator
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of progressive payroll experience with significant U.S. multistate exposure
Strong experience with Canadian payroll and Puerto Rico payroll
Deep knowledge of payroll laws and compliance across North America
Experience managing multi-country payroll teams or leading a payroll function
Proficiency with Workday and major payroll systems (ADP, Deel etc.)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, complex global environment
Experience in a shared services or Center of Excellence environment
Above average computer literacy, e.g., EXCEL, WORD, and various vendor applications
Strong organizational abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with various levels of management and staff personnel
Bachelor's degree, CPP, FPC, PCP, or CPM certifications
Experience with large-scale payroll transformations, vendor consolidation, or digitalization initiatives
Knowledge of RPA, workflow automation, or process mining
Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred
Benefits
Salary growth within the position
Virtual interviews conducted on video
Identity verification process subject to applicable notice and consent requirements
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