Manager, Payroll

Overview OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. Opentext - The Information Company AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. Your Impact The Payroll Manager for North America (Canada) reports to the Director of Americas Payroll and is a key role in the OpenText Global Payroll function. The Americas region is a growing and complex population for payroll processing as OpenText looks to implement new scalable payroll platforms that we can leverage to handle our employee population growth. The Payroll Manager opportunity is 70% functional payroll processing and 30% technical project implementation. You will join a team responsible for managing the timely and accurate processing of payroll for our Canadian entities within OpenText as well as assisting with payroll system configurations and implementations. You’ll have visibility and interactions with key stakeholders in Information Technology, Human Resources, uHLegal, Accounting, etc., as you leverage your past experiences in problem solving and process improvement efforts. The primary focus is overseeing and directing payroll procedures for our Canadian employees, including validation of data input, related audits/edits, relevant reporting, and interaction with other payroll team members. The project work includes assisting with migrating subsets of employees onto our ADP Globalview platform with integration into our global HCM system, SAP SuccessFactors. Potential cross-over payroll work/experiences with the LATAM payroll are a possibility as OpenText values the ability to process and understand multiple country payrolls. This position is accountable for providing a high level of customer service to all Payroll stakeholders, including employees, Human Resources, Finance, and other Payroll team members with a focus on confidentiality. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and excellent working knowledge of payroll practices. You’ll gain visibility to Sr Management during the completion of these tasks. What The Role Offers Working in a fast paced, highly matrixed, large company environment Ensure process payments to the Canadian employees are within strict deadlines Operating within a Managed Services delivery model with ADP, liaise with Payroll provider (ADP GlobalView), Human Resources, Variable Compensation and Finance throughout the pay process. Previous system implementation projects (ADP GV, Success Factors experience highly valuable) Oversee and direct payroll procedures for multiple payroll entities of Canada Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Audit the information that interfaces from the HR system for accuracy. Verification and reconciliation of each payroll run and resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Ensure that necessary government filings and remittances relative to payroll are made in a timely manner including but not limited to garnishments, tax slips and taxes. Complete Year-End Process and file all applicable tax year-end filings. Identify and process taxable benefits. Deal with requests and correspondence promptly and efficiently. Assist employees with payroll requests and questions in a timely manner. Manage and coach payroll team with strong leadership capabilities. Administration of Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) and Stock Options as related to payroll. Applicable year-end reporting of ESPP and Stock Options. Pension remittances and reporting. Provide Finance with GL details and assist in reconciliations and research. Stay abreast of legislative changes and compliance issues. Handling special requests as needed (e.g., audit, compensation, legal inquiries) What You Need To Succeed Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience in Canadian Payroll, with an international company with multiple legal entities Experience with outsourced payroll packages (ADP Globalview, Streamline, Celergo, etc.) strongly preferred. SAP SuccessFactors HCM experience Experience with projects such as implementing new payroll platforms and systems integrations. Microsoft Office Excellent time management skills Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills Detailed oriented. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as a co-operative team member. Organized with an ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while working towards strict deadlines. Strong issue resolution skills Excellent written and oral communication skills (English). Proactive with the ability to take initiative. Can work independently or as a co-operative team member. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll information Provide feedback and coaching to payroll specialists. Ability to manage and develop teams and work collaboratively with other stakeholders. Second Language skill considered an asset. Profession certification / membership in the National Payroll Institute is a strong reference. Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) required. One Last Thing OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact. OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off. Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted. AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr