As a Payroll Manager, you'll join the Finance team where you'll:
- Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees in Canada and the United States
- Partner with HR and Finance teams on compensation, benefits, and workforce planning
- Administer employee benefits programs including employee enrollment, changes, and terminations
The Payroll Manager will report to the Manager of Finance and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure the sound operation of payroll and benefits.
- Positions Available: 1
- Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
(You must be legally entitled to work in Canada) - Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 CAD
- Apply for this position: Submit your cover letter and resume via Indeed. Due to the number of interested candidates, emailed submissions will not be reviewed.
- Anticipated Start Date: September 2025
- Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees in Canada and the United States.
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial/state, and local tax and labor laws.
- Maintain and reconcile payroll accounts, preparing reports for finance and HR.
- Implement process improvements, automation, and controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Partner with HR and Finance teams on compensation, benefits, and workforce planning.
- Manage relationships with tax agencies, auditors, and external payroll service providers.
- Stay current with changes in payroll legislation in both countries.
- Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, wellness).
- Manage vendor relationships with benefit providers and brokers.
- Handle enrollment, changes, and terminations in benefits systems.
- Support open enrollment cycles and ensure compliance with benefits laws (e.g., CRA, IRS, ERISA, ACA).
- Communicate benefits information clearly to employees and serve as point-of-contact for inquiries.
- 5+ years payroll management experience, with direct exposure to Canadian and U.S. payroll laws.
- Knowledge of tax treaties, cross-border payroll compliance, and remittances.
- Certification strongly preferred: Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP); U.S. certifications (e.g., FPC, CPP) are an asset.
- Proficiency with payroll and ERP systems (ideally Sage Intacct and Paymate/Harmony).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and leadership abilities.
- A team player who faces challenges with grit and perseverance.
- Get Obsessed - We are passionate about our clients. Their problems are our problems. Their success is our success.
- Own It – We take extreme ownership of everything we do. “Not my problem” isn’t in our vocabulary.
- Win Together - We win together, and we grow together.
- Be Bold - We show courage and take action to deliver exceptional results.
- A rewarding role at an exciting, growing scale-up with a strong culture of connection and performance.
- Flexible work arrangements that let you balance the great work you do with the responsibilities in your life.
- 3 weeks annual time off
- Company-supplied laptop and software that allow you to showcase your talent and unleash your potential
- Investment in your professional development and certification
- Group Benefit Plan that includes Mental and Physical Health, Vision, Dental, and Health Care Spending Account
- Retirement savings matching through IronSight program
Equal Opportunity Employment
IronSight is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Application Process Overview
