Senior Manager, Global Payroll

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliverimproved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart.No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

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Role Summary:

As a Senior Manager, Global Payroll, you are passionate about payroll on a global scale. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the payroll cycle for the D2L group of companies. You will be a critical part of ensuring the successful delivery of our compensation programs in support of our overall rewards strategy. You will also have direct management responsibility of our Payroll Team and of our payroll processes, continually striving to make our processes more efficient and scalable as D2L grows domestically and internationally.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Global Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Manage the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for Canada, US, and various international locations (EMEA, LATAM, APAC) in partnership with local in-country payroll providers
• Confirm accuracy of employee data (new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, salary changes)
• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries and reconciliations in collaboration with Finance
• Ensure compliance with local labor, tax, and statutory regulations, including year-end reporting (T4s, W-2s, EHT, etc.)
• Stay current on global employment and tax law changes and ensure best practices are adopted
• Prepare and file required reports and/or payments to government agencies
• Support ad hoc reporting, reconciliations, and internal/external audits
• Resolve escalations promptly, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes

Systems & Process Management

• Act as the “superuser” for Ceridian Dayforce HRIS/payroll system, troubleshooting issues and leading enhancements
• Partner with the People & Culture team to integrate payroll with HRIS and financial systems, driving automation and improved data integrity
• Continuously assess and refine payroll processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience
• Identify automation opportunities, leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools to lead payroll process enhancements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in cross-functional corporate projects with payroll implications, including M&A integrations, system implementations, etc.
• Act as a subject matter expert in payroll, providing input on cross-functional projects and serving as a key advisor to the Finance, People & Culture, and Legal teams, among others
• Streamline and enhance payroll policies, procedures, and operating methods to increase overall productivity and efficiency

People Leadership and Performance

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team, ensuring clear objectives, professional growth, and strong execution
• Foster an effective team environment by acting as a mentor, sharing your professional and technical expertise, and demonstrating leadership attributes to support and guide junior members
• Responsible for supporting vision, planning and defining team objectives in line with D2L’s overall objectives, and leading execution of team deliverables
• Develop strong relationships with peers and leaders to drive productivity, efficiency, and hold team accountable for high quality outcomes

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Deep understanding of Canadian and US payroll with proven experience managing payroll across multiple global jurisdictions
• Ability to navigate complexity, analyze issues using critical thinking, and resolve problems with diplomacy and tact
• Strategic mindset with operational excellence - balancing detail with big-picture thinking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain payroll concepts to all levels of the organization
• Intermediate Excel skills, with the proven ability to organize data
• Exceptional business analysis, data management, and analytic skills with high attention to detail
• Strong experience administering global payroll using HRIS/payroll systems, such as Ceridian Dayforce and/or ADP Global
• Strong experience leading and coaching payroll teams
• Proven ability to create effective working relationships cross-functionally across the company
• Certifications such as PCP, CPM, or Global Payroll Management Certificate is a strong asset
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or related area of focus

Please note: D2L has a hybrid work model for certain office locations - to be discussed during the interview process. Candidates must be located in the Eastern Time Zone.

Closing Date: This posting will close on September 17th, but we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications received before the closing date will be prioritized. Please note that the posting may remain open beyond the listed date depending on hiring needs.