• Own end-to-end Canadian payroll processing, including data validation, gross-to-net review, and payroll submissions. • Partner with third-party payroll providers to resolve issues and ensure timely, compliant processing. • Lead initiatives related to payroll system enhancements, including a planned transition to a more scalable Canadian payroll provider • Respond to employee payroll and benefit inquiries with accuracy and professionalism. • Assist with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support. • Maintain payroll calendars, documentation, and standard operating procedures. • Manage year-end payroll activities, including tax filings and reporting. • Support Canadian benefits administration in partnership with the Senior Benefits Manager, including enrollments, life events, terminations, invoice reconciliation, and vendor coordination • Coordinate payroll and benefits setup, transitions, and data validation for newly acquired international entities, and support the integration of payroll and benefits for acquisitions, including system mapping, data migration, policy alignment, and employee transition. • Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards. • Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.