Payroll Manager, Americas

Join Morningstar as a Payroll Manager in Canada to lead our payroll function, ensuring accurate processing and compliance across all provincial and jurisdictional requirements. About the Role The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing all payroll functions for Canada, reporting to the Americas Senior Payroll Manager. This hands‑on role requires strong analytical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and a commitment to process improvement. Responsibilities Serve as the Canada payroll subject matter expert and lead the payroll team. Lead, manage, develop, and mentor a Payroll Specialist. Supervise the preparation and submission of semi‑monthly payrolls and payroll reconciliations in line with procedures, policies, and SOX controls. Review monthly payrolls for non‑Canadian jurisdictions (UK, Germany, Spain) and prepare related journal entries. Assess and resolve escalated payroll issues and discrepancies. Maintain payroll processes, procedures, and controls, ensuring they remain up to date as business evolves. Lead and review year‑end payroll calculations, reconciliations, filings (T4, T4A, Relevé1, T2200, EHT, CNESST, Alberta Worker Comp, WorkSafe BC) and ensure compliance with CRA and other regulatory requirements. Own and maintain payroll SOX compliance, design of internal controls, and process maps. Perform quarterly ADP WFN user access reviews. Lead and manage any payroll audits that may arise because of regulatory, internal, and external audits. Stay current on the latest regulatory changes with respect to payroll and benefits to ensure payroll policy adherence and compliance per province. Work closely with the People and Culture team on compensation and benefit developments, communicating changes in a timely manner. Perform other projects as assigned. Qualifications 5+ years of progressive Canada payroll experience in a management role, including supervision of one or more direct reports. Ontario payroll experience a must; Quebec payroll knowledge an advantage. Canadian Payroll Association designation required; CMA, CGA, CA, CPA preferred. Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting. Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and attention to detail. Proficiency in interpreting policies, procedures, benefits and pension guidelines. Knowledge of relevant tax requirements (HST, QST) and employment standards legislation. Knowledge of ADP WFN, Workday, Oracle Financials a plus. High quality written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑service focus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Benefits & Compensation Base Salary: $121,400 – $218,525 USD annually (plus target incentive). 401(k) Match: 75% up to 7% of salary. Health & Life: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions, and long‑/short‑term disability. Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, 6‑week paid sabbatical, 8‑24 week parental bonding leave. Wellness Programs: Quarterly wellness incentives, tuition reimbursement, leadership coaching. Social & Community: Volunteer days, charitable matching gifts, employee resource groups. Additional benefits: stock ownership potential, financial health tools, and more. Location & Employment Chicago, IL – Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level. Hybrid work model: four days in office each week with flexible remote options. Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morningstar