Payroll Manager (49773)

Direct Hire | Hybrid, 1 day a week onsite (Canada)

Brampton, ON

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead North American payroll operations in the US and Canada, in a fast-paced environment. This direct hire role offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role within payroll and compliance operations.

Bonus: Variable compensation plan based on individual performance and company goals

Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP matching retirement plan (401(k) equivalent)
• Additional ancillary benefits

Overview

The Corporate Payroll Supervisor/Manager will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and the U.S., ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This role manages day-to-day payroll execution while serving as a key payroll subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls accurately and on time
• Oversee payroll transactions, approvals, exemptions, and adjustments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, reconciliations, and system updates
• Partner with HR to ensure timely processing of new hires, terminations, and payroll changes
• Audit payroll data to confirm accuracy of accounts, taxes, payment dates, and controls
• Develop and maintain payroll quality controls and compliance processes
• Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc payroll reports
• Lead payroll year-end activities and reconciliations (EHT, WSIB, T4, T4A, W2, etc.)
• Manage relationships with third-party tax providers for filings, amended returns, and jurisdictional compliance
• Prepare and reconcile CRA and IRS statements, deductions, and tax slips
• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, including taxes, benefits, and liabilities
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and cross-functional partners on system and process improvements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation and regulatory changes
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to government inquiries
• Support U.S. and Canadian benefits administration, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Assist with external payroll compliance audits and year-end reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including 3+ years in payroll leadership
• Bilingual in French(preferred) and English(required)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and labor standards
• Proven experience managing payroll year-end and compliance reporting
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee data
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines

Certifications

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) – required
• CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) – strongly preferred
• Canadian National Payroll Institute standards preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Extensive experience with Dayforce payroll systems
• Strong data entry, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities