HR & Payroll Manager - Canada - Remote

Overview

GoGlobal is seeking a proactive and experienced HR & Payroll Manager to support our client employees in Canada. This role combines strategic and hands-on responsibilities in both Human Resources and Payroll, with a strong focus on compliance with Canadian employment standards and payroll regulations. Depending on business needs, you may lead one area as your primary function while supporting the other as a secondary focus. Collaboration across functions and geographies is essential to ensure seamless service delivery and an excellent employee experience.

In Short

• Serve as the main HR contact and company representative for Canadian client employees.
• Lead employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, contract management, performance tracking, and offboarding.
• Provide guidance to clients and employees on Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Oversee employee relations issues and manage resolution or escalation as needed.
• Draft, review, and maintain accurate HR documents such as employment agreements, policy handbooks, and HR letters.
• Support talent management, including probation reviews, engagement activities, and performance improvement planning.
• Stay updated on Canadian employment legislation, trends, and statutory changes; proactively share insights with internal and client teams.
• Manage or support office-related administration (if applicable), including vendor liaison and facilities coordination.
• Coordinate work permit processes (if applicable) in compliance with Canadian immigration policies.
• Lead or participate in ad hoc HR projects and cross-border initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for Canadian employees, including payroll input validation, calculations, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal payroll requirements (e.g., CPP, EI, income tax, WSIB/CNESST).
• Validate payroll outputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolutions with internal teams and clients.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, offering timely advisory to clients and employees.
• Coordinate and ensure timely remittance and filings to government authorities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in line with audit and data protection standards.
• Participate in year-end tax processes including T4, RL-1 slips, and reconciliation reports.
• Support audits and internal payroll reviews as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.