Senior Manager, Payroll and People Operations

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Payroll and People Operations is a hands-on leader who owns payroll, benefits, leaves, compensation, and HR operations across Versaterm’s U.S., Canadian, and Quebec entities.

What You Will Do

Own accurate, timely payroll processing, maintain compliance with federal, state, provincial, and Quebec-specific payroll tax regulations, and ensure benefits and leave administration comply with applicable regulations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role combines close, working oversight of payroll with building a reliable, well-run People Operations function and a structured, well-managed approach to compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll, benefits, and HR operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• PLP or CPP designation, or actively working toward one
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll, tax, and benefits regulations
• Familiarity with pay equity and pay transparency requirements
• Working knowledge of compensation practices and benchmarking
• Experience owning or administering an HRIS (BambooHR or similar)
• Familiarity with Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements (Rippling or similar)
• Prior experience operating as both a player and a coach
• Strong vendor management and project management skills
• High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential payroll, benefits, and compensation information
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Leave management program
• Annual open enrollment
• Payroll budgeting and forecasting
• Internal controls and audit practices
• Recordkeeping and retention for payroll, benefits, and HR files
• Budget management and reconciliation
• Support for internal and external audits

Tagged as: Forecasting, Project Management