Job Description

About the Company

Altea Healthcare is a growing healthcare and technology-driven organization with operations across the United States and Canada. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality services to our clients, while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our employees. With a diverse and dynamic team of professionals, we prioritize excellence, compliance, and employee engagement in everything we do.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits programs across both the United States and Canada . This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of employee information. The Payroll & Benefits Manager will also serve as the Workday system subject matter expert , ensuring efficient workflows, accurate reporting, and optimized use of payroll and HRIS capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for ~800 employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and provincial payroll legislation , tax regulations, and reporting requirements (IRS, CRA, state/province authorities).
• Administer payroll adjustments including bonuses, overtime, deductions, and terminations.
• Lead year-end payroll processes, including W-2s, T4s, and other statutory filings.
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, audits, and payroll reporting.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs for U.S. and Canadian employees, including health, dental, vision, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Act as primary contact with benefits vendors and brokers to manage enrollments, renewals, and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws including ERISA, ACA, COBRA (U.S.) and provincial/CRA standards (Canada).
• Communicate benefits programs effectively to employees, supporting engagement and understanding.

HRIS / Workday Management

• Serve as the Workday payroll and benefits subject matter expert , responsible for configuration, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate employee data, reporting structures, and benefits elections in Workday.
• Develop and deliver payroll/benefits reporting and analytics to HR leadership and Finance.
• Partner with HR and IT teams to implement new modules, updates, or integrations.

Leadership & Compliance

• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to payroll/benefits team members.
• Ensure payroll and benefits policies are documented, up-to-date, and aligned with company and legal standards.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits, responding to auditor and government inquiries.
• Continuously monitor for process improvements and recommend enhancements to systems and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience with direct exposure to both U.S. and Canadian payroll .
• Strong proficiency with Workday payroll and HRIS systems required.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll legislation, benefits administration, and tax reporting .
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with employees at all levels.
• Experience managing vendors, brokers, and external auditors.
• Certifications such as Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) , Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) , or U.S. CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) an asset.

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