Country Lead, North America Payroll

Position will work Hybrid – Ontario.

About this role 

We are seeking a Country Lead, North America Payroll to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and support alignment with U.S. payroll processes. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while serving as a trusted payroll subject matter expert and partnering across HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and support North American payroll operations. 

• Validate payroll inputs including compensation changes, benefits, deductions, time records, and employee status updates. 

• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. 

• Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, accounting support, and audit activities. 

• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and payroll vendors to deliver payroll excellence. 

• Resolve payroll issues, inquiries, and escalations. 

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Who you are 

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a passion for delivering a best-in-class employee experience. 

Required skills 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. 

• 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including demonstrated knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA remittances, and multi-provincial payroll administration.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. 

• Deep understanding of payroll controls, compliance, taxation, and audits. 

Preferred skills 

• Experience supporting U.S. payroll operations. 

• Experience working with third-party payroll providers. 

• Canadian Payroll Association Certification, PCP designation, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), or any related certification is considered an asset.

• French language proficiency.

The expected salary range for this position is $79,000 to $103,000 and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to health care, retirement, paid time off, and ancillary programs such as a fully paid sabbatical after six years of service, Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation, education assistance, and more.