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North America Payroll Manager
Who We Are:
Connections are at the heart of our vision and mission. Dodge Construction Network (DCN) connects the people who build the constructed world. Our mission is to collect, organize and share information about commercial construction projects, people, products and firms so that they can find and connect with each other, enabling their success and growth.
How this role makes a difference:
The North America Payroll Manager is the subject matter expert for full-cycle payroll processing within the US and Canada. You are a hands-on payroll professional comfortable managing the preparation of the organization's US and Canadian payrolls, ensuring accuracy and a positive team-member pay experience within required deadlines. Responsibilities include execution of the payroll processing, time/attendance, and payroll tax standards processes and the company's adherence to all payroll-related federal, state, local, and other applicable tax laws, and procedures. This crucial position serves as the liaison between the People & Organization team and the Finance & Accounting team. You will champion sustainable, scalable change management initiatives as we implement new technologies to provide the best payroll processing solutions for a rapidly growing company.
Some examples of what you will have accountability for in this role include:
- Design and deliver the US and Canadian payroll solutions in line with the company's People & Organization and business strategies
- Manage end-to-end full cycle payroll process ensuring compliance with payroll regulations
- Accountable for the per pay period, monthly, and annual end processes including payroll, tax, benefit, and pension-related remittances and reconciliations
- Develop and maintain a matrix/summary of the US and Canadian payrolls and document key payroll dates, year-end activities, tax events, etc.
- Subject matter expert facilitating and managing payroll systems, implementations, and upgrades
- Create, maintain, and implement payroll policies, standards, and procedures in a consistent and efficient manner
- Acts as a functional expert for the US and Canada from a plan design perspective
- Work with legal and tax experts to ensure payroll set up, delivery, and reporting in compliance with local legislation/regulations/rules, local/regional data protection laws, and tax laws
- Accountable for managing third-party payroll provider relationships
- Provide support with budget planning for compensation-related expenses
- Provide support for partner reporting needs and reconciliations
- Oversee the time and attendance processing activities
- Partner with P&O leadership to define and implement a model of payroll best practices
- Represent Payroll in all M&A activity
- Partner with People & Org leadership on the delivery of key annual compensation and benefits events
- Responsible for ensuring all internal audit processes and procedures are in place to support payroll and data integrity; assist with periodic and year-end internal audits
- Maintain current knowledge of payroll and applicable legislation to ensure compliance
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years directly related experience or High School diploma and 10 years directly related experience in a high-volume payroll environment delivering both US and Canadian payrolls
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) Designation strongly preferred
- ADP proficiency required; experience with multiple payroll software systems in the US and Canada is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, expert-level MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Provincial labor legislation; understanding of payroll legislation in the United States and Canada (British Columbia)
- Proven ability to influence with Organizational Intelligence, Team Promotion, Building Trust and Leveraging Relationships
- Proven ability to develop positive relationships through “open door” communications at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
- Attention to detail, critical thinker, systems thinking, and process oriented
- Proven ability to act independently, exercise judgment and influence people to take appropriate actions
- Excellent attention to detail and follow through with communication and a sense of urgency for deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Effective written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent grammar and proofing skills
- Ability to “multi-task” while also reassessing priorities on a continual basis
- Proven presentation and training experience as well as group facilitation
What We Offer:
Dodge Construction Network offers a competitive total compensation plan plus a full array of health, wellness and financial security benefits designed to provide you with peace of mind so that you can bring your best self to work. DCN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know. We are committed to leveraging the talent of a erse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.
About the Company:
Dodge Construction Network leverages an unmatched offering of data, analytics, and industry-spanning relationships to generate the most powerful source of information, knowledge, insights, and connections in the commercial construction industry. The company powers four longstanding and trusted industry solutions—Dodge Data & Analytics, The Blue Book Network, Sweets, and IMS—to connect the dots across the entire commercial construction ecosystem. Together, these solutions provide clear and actionable opportunities for both small teams and enterprise firms. Purpose-built to streamline the complicated, Dodge Construction Network ensures that construction professionals have the information they need to build successful businesses and thriving communities. With over a century of industry experience, Dodge Construction Network is the catalyst for modern commercial construction.
We are committed to leveraging the talent of a erse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
