About Us Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos' services and products connect through?the Sophos Central management console and are powered by?Sophos X-Ops, the company's cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos' security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos' services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing payroll procedures, ensuring compliance with laws, tax obligations, and company policies, and maintaining accurate payroll records. This role is directly responsible for processing the two US payrolls (Salary and hourly) and managing the Canadian Payroll Specialist, ensuring the successful completion of Canadian payroll processing.
\n What You Will DoManaging the Canadian Payroll Specialist who is responsible for the semi- monthly payroll for approximately 400 employees based primarily in Vancouver & Ottawa. Processing the two multi-state US payrolls (Salary & Hourly) for approximately 700 staff based in all parts of the US.Process and review new hires, LOA, terminations, payroll file maintenance changes, and deductions.Process data in the ADP payroll module for commissions, spot bonuses, retention bonuses, relocation bonuses, retro pay, severance, gross up calculations, LOA pay, and time batches for hourly employees.Prepare semi-monthly payroll journal entries for posting into the SAP general ledger.Maintain accurate payroll information and safeguard data for staff's confidentiality and privacy.Respond to staff queries on payroll-related matters in a timely, professional manner.Manage integration of new/updated payroll platforms in NA.Provide reports to HR, Compensation, Finance, Tax and any other requests.Administer year-end procedures for data collection for reconciling taxable benefits and W2 tax forms.Manage responses to queries from external auditors during the year end audits.Manage the annual 401k plan external audit.Manage the annual external audit of Workers' Compensation insurance premiums.Perform other position-related duties as required. What You Will BringA minimum of 10 years of payroll processing experience.Experience with ADP WorkForceNow payroll systems.Complete understanding of multi-state US & Canadian payroll processing requirements to ensure accurate payments to staff and proper remittances of payroll taxes and reports to government agencies.Solid communication skills to respond to staff and external agencies' inquiries and to develop a strong working relationship with the Human Resources team.Exhibit a high level of ownership of responsibilities with a commitment to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.Ability to work independently on all payroll matters as will be looked upon as the "expert" on all related issues.
\nIn the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $85,000 to $141,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. ?A candidate's specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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