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Lush Cosmetics North America supports over 250 retail stores across Canada and the United States, with manufacturing centers in Vancouver and Toronto. We are known globally for our fresh, handmade cosmetics, including bath, skin, and hair care products. Our work is rooted in ethical sourcing, environmental activism, and community impact. We believe in advocating for people, animals, and the planet, while creating a workplace where individuals can connect their values to the work they do every day.

Payroll Supervisor - US

This role supports the overall management of US payroll operations at Lush. You will manage day‑to‑day payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely payroll, work in a high‑volume, multi‑state environment, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead changes that strengthen efficiency and accuracy.

Core Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate daily US payroll processing activities.
- Process time records, compile payroll statistics, maintain control records, and calculate payrolls.
- Oversee individual team member payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with company policy and governmental regulations.
- Ensure payroll is in accordance with US tax code and regulations.
- Continuously improve efficiency and delivery, evaluate current processes, and support necessary changes.
- Provide leadership and coaching to payroll administrators.
- Lead the tax year‑end payroll process, including W‑2s, reporting, and reconciliations to meet deadlines.
- Support compliance with federal and state tax laws,



court‑mandated garnishments, and wage assignments.
- Process payroll changes, mapping new pay codes to W‑2 and reporting employer‑paid benefits.
- Liaise with external auditors for year‑end and WC audits.
- Reconcile vacation and sick balances monthly; manage roll‑over as per policy.
- Reconcile payroll records to ensure accurate employment records and remittances.
- Process payroll for salaried employees on a semi‑monthly basis.

Qualifications

Required

- 5–7 years of US payroll experience in a high‑volume workplace.
- Experience processing payroll across multiple US states and jurisdictions.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance, including labour laws, employment standards, and statutory remittances.
- Advanced computer skills with Word and Excel.
- Proven ability to mentor and coach a high‑performing team.
- Experience with payroll tax audits, income tax forms, benefits administration, employee expenses, and payroll accruals.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, at all organizational levels.
- Must be able to legally work in Canada.

Preferred

- Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).
- US Payroll certification.
- Experience working in a retail environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid. Base Salary Range: $87,000 CAD – $100,000 CAD.

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📌 Payroll Supervisor - US (Vancouver)
🏢 Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America
📍 Vancouver