Manager, Payroll

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands to our commitments to corporate social responsibility you will be inspired every day.

A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation a generous employee discount pension and health & dental benefits tuition assistance and continuous learning and development.

Reports to the Divisional VP Total Rewards Payroll and HR Operations and o versees the en d-to-end payroll process for a workforce of 2000 hourly and salaried employees at Holt Renfrew . This includes management execution and oversight of payroll in 4 provinces 6 retail locations a distribution centre and corporate office . Utilizing Workday (HRIS) Zebra (time and attendance) Varicent (commission calculator) and Jira (ticketing system) this role will ensure seamless transactioning of bi-weekly payroll working closely with Finance Compliance and IT as well as external partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

Manage payroll-related systems processes and data to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for over 2000 employees in multiple tax jurisdictions

Hands on processing of payroll on a bi-weekly basis including audits

Keep abreast of current and upcoming legislation changes and advise management of any changes that will impact the calculation of pay benefits pensions etc.

Partner with Total Rewards team to executive their year-end processes including merit increases and incentive payouts.

Oversee and r espond to management and employee questions on payroll-related matters within

Specified timeframes manner utilizing Jira ticketing system including all escalated tickets.

Work closely with HR Business partners to ensure managers are provided with relevant payroll information to answer common questions regarding pay.

Team Leadership Resource & Capacity Management

Provide guidance leadership and mentorship to a team of two payroll professionals

Oversee resource management for payroll processing incoming inquiries projects administrative work etc. to ensure appropriate coverage during peak times processing weeks finance cycles weekends and holidays

Lead motivate and retain a team of high-performing employees capable of delivering results; implement succession planning team building and skill development

Lead team in performance management process and assessment including development of individual development plans

Identify internal and external training opportunities to encourage continuous learning

D emonstrate and instill an understanding of customer and business needs and resolve escalated customer and vendor issues

Relationship Management & Cross-Functional Alignment

Maintains a functional relationship and reporting protocol with Finance department regarding accounting for all labor-related expenses costs and data

Work closely with the finance team on monthly and annual r econciliation s and analysis of payroll and benefit general ledger accounts

Act as a key point of contact for Senior Leadership and HR Business partners to address issues concerns or provide information

Communicate appropriate context standards and prescribed limits for direct reports (as they relate to financial and operational guidelines)

Manage the relationship with the payroll service provider

Develop and enhance cooperative interdepartmental and vendor relationships and communications

Data Integrity Controls & Governance

Ensure the integrity of the payroll data records and adhere to internal accounting processes and timelines for the labour-related expenses of the company

Act as liaison with internal and external auditors CRA and W CB for payroll-related matters

Assist the finance team in the reconciliation and analysis of payroll and benefit general ledger accounts

Prepare file and maintain regulatory documents

HRIS / Payroll Systems Management & Continuous Improvement

Act as a subject matter expert on all payroll related systems including Workday Zebra Varicent and Jira .

Provide administration expertise manage changes and upgrades test and verif y system requirements and liaise with IT to ensure technical and business requirements are met.

Manage and / or actively participate in the development of payroll systems and processes to increase efficiencies improve control and better serve our employees .

Act as functional expert for payroll-related systems processes and data and serve as the liaison between the Finance IT HR and other internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues

The ideal candidate :

Post-secondary degree in a related field

5-7 years of post-university work experience including 3 years supervisory of management experience

Previous experience with Workday applications is highly preferred

Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done

Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as

Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills

Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change

Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills

Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

Hiring Reason : existing vacancy - backfill

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees their diverse backgrounds abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation please email and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à lembauche :

$85666.66 - $105000.00 / 85.66666$ - 105.00000$ (per year / par an)

Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidates unique skills expertise individual qualifications and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience qualifications performance and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidates contributions to our team along with a comprehensive benefits package enticing perks pension matching incentives and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat de son expertise de ses qualifications individuelles et de lévaluation de sa contribution au poste à lissue de la procédure dentrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de lexpérience des qualifications du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons doffrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe ainsi quun ensemble complet de garanties davantages attrayants de cotisations de retraite assorties par lemployeur de primes dencouragement et notre très convoitée remise demployé.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Dayforce,Paychex,Payroll Management,Ceridian,Paylocity,SOX,Payroll,ADP,Kronos,Human Resources,JD Edwards,Workday

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 105 - 105