The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll department and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
This role involves optimizing payroll processes and systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and providing leadership and support to the payroll team.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee daily operations of the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of the different payrolls
- Ensure compliance of operations with company policies, as well federal and provincial regulations. Constantly monitor and apply updates to laws and regulations governing payroll processing and compliance
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and handle payroll-related escalations.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records and facilitate internal / external audits
- Coordinate international payroll updates with third-party providers
- Review and approve payroll data before final submission bi-weekly
- Oversee payroll year-end processing, including the production of tax slips and annual declarations
- Manage group insurance and retirement plans (billing, enrollment, rate changes, renewals, system integrations, escalations, etc.).
- Support the integration of acquired companies into the payroll system for smooth transitions
- Plan and manage team work to ensure timely processing and a balanced distribution of payroll activities
- Develop, maintain, and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all payroll processes
- Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships.
- Develop and implement system and process changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy while instilling a continuous improvement mindset
- Foster a performance-based and learning culture that engages the team to achieve excellence
- Support the implementation of the various HR projects
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll management
- Strong knowledge of payroll software and systems
- Excellent understanding of payroll regulations and compliance
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to guide and direct teams towards common goals
- Rigor, integrity, autonomy, and adaptability
- Analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to innovate in finding solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Experience with UKG and Kronos
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