Payroll Manager US & Canada
Apply now »Date: Nov 8, 2024
Location: Houston, Texas, US
Company: Bureau Veritas
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
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Position Overview:
This position is responsible for overseeing, managing and participating in full cycle payroll activities for North America. Responsibilities include ensuring that practices are being conducted accurately, in compliance with both provincial and federal legislation, as well as in accordance with company policies and practices.
What You'll Do:
· Deliver timely and accurate pay to employees across all regions, as well as timely review of journal entries.
· Maintain current knowledge of local, state and federal legislative changes, and its impact to the company.
· Oversee daily payroll activities, including planning and organizing the workflow of the payroll office as well as supervision of the payroll team.
· Investigate and resolve errors in payroll and accounting systems.
· Ensure proper audits and reviews are conducted for all payrolls.
· Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll
· Update Payroll SOP’s and procedures as necessary
· Manages a offshore team as well on onshore
· Researches and resolves questions from managers and employees as they relate to the processing of payroll information such as PTO, banking, garnishments, employment verifications, workers compensation, retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes
· Prepares accounting reports including journal entries and all related payroll reports. Works closely with Finance team to ensure accurate reporting and postings at month end
· Lead internal/external audits and ensure proper controls and compliance practices are in place.
· Responsible for report generation as it relates to financial reporting and budgetary exercises. Timely distribution of month end reports to Finance.
· Ensure that all employee termination and remittances are done accurately and on time - including ROE, RRSP, WSIB.
· Review current processes and recommend and implement changes in payroll procedures to support continuous improvements and create alignment and efficiencies within the team
· Act as a liaison with auditors and various governmental agencies
· Execution and preparation of W2, T4/T4A and/or other year end tax filings and other remittances to government agencies.
· Adhere to Canadian provincial and Federal legislation as well as company policies, including collective agreements.
· Involvement in planning, designing, testing and implementing new systems and updates.
· Creating and managing team schedules, as well as Training and Coaching team members · Implement and assign team goals and KPI’s
· Making day-to-day decisions within or for a group/department
· Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
· Post Secondary Education in Business or related discipline
· PMP CPA designation considered an asset
· 5 years related payroll experience
· 3-5 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor
· Knowledge of employment standards and Taxable Benefits
· Previous experience with ADP-Time and Attendance, ADP-WFN, Microsoft Office, Excel as well as database management
· Success Factor/Deltek System experience preferred
· Excellent customer service and communication skills
· Excellent time management skills, and attention to detail.
· Excellent verbal and writing skills
· Ability to manage confidential information in a professional manner.
· Strong organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
· Time management skills and resourcefulness
· Knowledge of Wage and Hour laws
· Proficient in Microsoft Suite, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint
At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Here's a breakdown of what we provide:
Salary Range(s):$120-$150K
Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
Access to Corporate Discounts
This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws, with our base pay determined by market location.
Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.
If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.
We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!
If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters