Senior Manager, Payroll & Hr Services

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Senior Manager, Payroll & HR ServicesDate:
Oct 28, 2026
Location:
Toronto, ON, CA
SummaryThe Senior Payroll Manager, Americas Payroll will own all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring the effective execution of payroll related services. You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of payroll and time and attendance processes, payroll regulations, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll ideally have experience successfully working in payroll teams for the U.S. Canada and Mexico, with a focus on US payroll.
In this role, you will:
Provide payroll operational oversight of a team of approximately 10 payroll professionals and managers;
coordinate workflows and manage task delegation to meet payroll deadlines to ensure timely and accurate payments for U.S., Canada and Mexico employees.
Ensure payroll processes are in compliance with regulatory as well as internal control requirements;
stay informed of various regulatory changes;
conduct internal auditsto ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll policies and regulations.
Manage payroll vendor relationship and contract renewals.
Oversee the payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency.
Calculate and report tax liabilities and validate payroll tax reporting and related activities, including the annual issuance of year-end tax forms in these countries;
manage payroll tax reporting processes.
Be familiar with working in an outsourced payroll services environment with strong vendor management skills.
Preparation of management reports.
Point person for all payroll tax notices and payroll audits (both internal and external).
Develop and lead a successful Americas Payroll Team, cultivating a high performing, professional and supportive environment.
Build strong and collaborative relationships with Finance, HR, and Legal teams.
Assist and consult on ad hoc projects.
Required Skills/Experience:
10+ years of experience in payroll operations for the U.S., Canada and Mexico (preferably with ADP processes and systems), with significant experience in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
3-5 years of management experience
Strong understanding of American, Canadian and Mexican payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements with a focus on USA;
certification in U.S. payroll is required with certifications in Canadian and Mexican payroll preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex payroll issues clearly and concisely.
Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to details
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
This role reports into the Director of Global Payroll Operations located in Toronto, Canada and will be managing a team in Monterrey, Mexico. This role is considered remote and you will be required to travel to Monterrey on an as needed basis.
The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.
Salary Range: $125,000-$175,000
NotesThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS;
TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS:
This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS:
This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
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