Maker's Pride · 12 hours ago
Payroll Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yr
7+ years expMaker's Pride is seeking a strategic and hands-on Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. This role involves managing multi-state payrolls, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations, and driving payroll transformation while overseeing a team of Payroll Administrators.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle payroll processing across U.S. and Canadian employee groups, locations, and pay schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, current, arrears)
Partner with HRIS to maintain and configure Dayforce Payroll, including earnings/deductions, tax profiles, pay groups, workflows, and audit rules, ensuring scalability and compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
Validate payroll inputs for accuracy (timekeeping, PTO, shift differentials, bonuses, benefit deductions)
Manage payroll adjustments, reversals, retro pay, gross-ups, garnishments, and special pay scenarios
Ensure accurate payroll accounting integration and GL posting in coordination with Finance
Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (FLSA, ESA, CPP/EI, local OT rules, tax laws and labor codes)
Interpret and apply statutory and legislative changes and partner with HRIS to adjust system configurations
Oversee garnishment orders, tax levies, unemployment reporting, and workforce agency requirements
Maintain audit-ready controls to support SOX, internal audits, and external audits
Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all payroll processes
Manage payroll tax filings and remittances (U.S. Federal/State/Local & Canadian Federal/Provincial)
Lead year-end activities including W-2, W-2c, 1099, T4, T4A, RL-1, and associated reconciliations
Reconcile and report taxable benefits including imputed income, GTL, stock/bonus taxation, and relocation benefits
Coordinate employee communications related to tax forms, gross-ups, and corrections
Lead and develop a team of Payroll Administrators, fostering accountability, collaboration, and service excellence
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to ensure team success
Oversee day-to-day operations and workload distribution across the team
Promote a continuous improvement and root-cause analysis mindset
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to align payroll execution with business changes and policy design
Support labor relations and interpret union agreements related to pay rules, differentials, and overtime
Participate in budgeting, accruals, payroll cost analysis, financial planning cycles, forecasting, and workforce planning initiatives
Identify and resolve payroll data discrepancies and trends (e.g., missed punches, manual adjustments)
Create, maintain, and enhance payroll reports, audits, and dashboards using Dayforce Reporting & Data Analytics
Lead payroll process improvement initiatives to simplify, standardize, and automate workflows
In partnership with Director of HR Technology, work with external vendors supporting payroll functions and monitor service delivery, SLAs and KPIs
Lead system optimization efforts and enhancements in partnership with HRIS
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Candidates holding FPC or CPP designations and possessing 10+ years of payroll experience, including at least 7 years leading payroll teams, will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
7–10 years of progressive payroll experience, including a minimum of 3 years leading payroll teams
Strong knowledge of multi-state and/or multi-country payroll compliance preferred
Strong knowledge and experience in Dayforce Payroll & Reporting and strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data audit logic); Understanding of payroll GL integration and reconciliation processes
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Strong organization skills, and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Multi-state U.S. and Canadian payroll experience required; manufacturing or multi-location workforce preferred
In-depth understanding of payroll tax laws and regulations
Preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Strong knowledge of multi-state and/or multi-country payroll compliance preferred
Certifications: FPC or CPP designation preferred; PCP/CPM certification for Canada is a plus
Benefits
Health
Dental
401k
Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment
Company
Maker's Pride
Maker's Pride manufactures private-label food products and packaging for retail and foodservice brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase