Senior Manager, North American Payroll
BMO — Toronto, ON, CAN
Posted 2026-08-26
Application Deadline: 09/11/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Human Resources We are looking for a senior payroll professional with strong end-to-end payroll operations experience across both Canada and the U.S., ideally within a large, complex organization. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of payroll and people leadership experience, deep knowledge of North American payroll legislation, compliance, and governance, and a proven track record managing payroll programs and strategic initiatives. Experience partnering with and overseeing a third-party payroll vendor is highly preferred, along with the ability to manage vendor relationships, drive process improvements, resolve complex payroll issues, and ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery. This person should be comfortable acting as a payroll SME, influencing senior stakeholders, leading cross-functional projects, leveraging data to support decision-making, and navigating a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and employee experience. Supports the development, implementation and ongoing delivery of payroll services across the enterprise in order to meet s