Senior Payroll Consultant

Note: This position requires Dayforce and/or UKG system experience, fluency in speaking French, and U.S. payroll knowledge

About the Job

About Us

PayTech is the premier provider of Global payroll and HCM consulting services using a ‘walk beside you’ approach to strategically guide our clients in various types of HCM projects, including full system and/or module-specific implementations, process/system optimization, post-implementation support, augmented payroll support, and more.PayTech supports companies of all industries and sizes, providing fresh ideas and objective expertise.

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PayTech is continuously seeking HEROES to save the day with our clients! Are you a payroll professional with a passion for excellence and a knack for solving complex challenges? Join our team as a Senior Payroll Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payroll and benefits management for our clients! This full-time role is designed for a proactive consultant who thrives on collaboration, communication, and creating streamlined processes. You’ll have the flexibility to work remotely while living in any of the vibrant Provinces with the opportunity to travel to support client projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Payroll Consultant plays a pivotal role in providing expert advice and support in Payroll, Tax, Human Resources, and Benefits administration. This position requires a strong focus on client advisory, leveraging subject matter expertise to drive customer success and strengthen partner relationships. The Senior Payroll Consultant is responsible for leading payroll processing support, documentation development, identifying and implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Cross-functional collaboration with the business development team is required to align client expectations with service deliverables and work to resolve client relations issues effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead full-cycle Canadian and U.S. payroll administration and processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements through your expertise, interviews, and detailed analysis
• Support client audits, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance
• Support system upgrades, consolidations, data migrations, and implementations
• Align client operations with federal, provincial, and territorial regulations
• Collaborate with senior management, escalating concerns when needed
• Deliver training and develop key internal documentation
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations to enhance client operations

Qualifications

• Expertise: 7+ years of payroll experience and a strong grasp of best practices
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage staff, teams, or complex projects
• Tech-Savvy: Experience with payroll systems (strong preference for Dayforce and/or UKG) and strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge: Payroll tax and human resources experience are strong assets
• Certification: Canadian Payroll Association certification (PCP or CPM) or equivalent experience.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. French/English bilingualism is required
• Adaptability: Ability to travel as needed and lift/move materials up to 50 pounds when traveling

What Sets You Apart:

• A passion for delivering top-notch client solutions
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• A collaborative spirit and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Work Environment:

• Flexibility to work over 40 hours per week as needed
• Varied travel required based on client needs. When traveling, the role involves frequent movement and lifting of luggage weighing up to 50 pounds.
• When not traveling, the position requires remaining stationary at least 50% of the time
• Remote work from a home office is expected when not traveling

To view what a day in the life of a PayTech Senior Payroll Consultant might entail, please visit the careers page on our website and select Senior Payroll Consultant.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Remote work with occasional travel to client offices
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to drive strategic HR technology initiatives
• Professional development opportunities

RETHINK. REDEFINE. REINVENT. Are you intensely driven, smart, and results-focused? Do you thrive in an open, collaborative team environment? Come grow with us and we can succeed together!

• Thrive in an environment based on diversity and inclusion. We recognize that diversity is integral to strategic objectives, solidifying the connection between client satisfaction and winning in the marketplace.
• We are a company committed to giving back. We developed a policy that ties a percentage of our revenue to charitable contributions ensuring we are not giving what’s left over but are budgeting to actively contribute.

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Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, showcase your expertise, and grow with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and let’s redefine payroll excellence together.