Payroll specialist Jobs in St. Thomas, ON

PAYROLL AND TOTAL REWARDS MANAGER (ST THOMAS, ON – ONSITE)

Come build the future with us! At Masco Canada, we are passionate about delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences.

We are looking for a Payroll and Total Rewards Manager to join our HR team and help shape the future of our business. If you are eager to learn, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Overview

The Payroll and Total Rewards Manager reports to the VP, Human Resources and leads the team responsible for delivering an exceptional employee experience through timely and accurate payroll services and total rewards programs. This role manages payroll-related risk by developing, documenting, and assessing controls and systems to ensure compliance with regulations, legislation, and internal control standards. The position partners with the Human Resources team to maintain accurate data and reporting, contribute to policy development, and support program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Compliance
• Oversee end-to-end payroll administration for hourly and salaried employees across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and provincial payroll regulations, tax filings, and statutory remittances.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal payroll and total rewards controls and compliance. Conduct regular reconciliations and audits in partnership with stakeholders.
• Prepare payroll reporting and audit documentation to ensure year-end compliance.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks to safeguard payroll data integrity and benefits administration.
• Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards Strategy
• Design and deliver competitive Total Rewards strategies aligned with market data, organizational goals, and talent strategies.
• Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, benchmarking, and job evaluations.
• Oversee benefits, vacation, and all other total rewards programs, ensuring alignment and impact across all employee segments.
• Partner with Talent and HR teams to support salary adjustments, benefit enhancements, and lifecycle compensation events.
• Participate in union contract negotiations, providing calculations and costs for various scenarios presented.
• Collaboration & Financial Alignment
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure cost estimation, annual budgeting, accrual tracking, and reconciliation of payroll and benefits.
• Work with external vendors to ensure plan competitiveness, accuracy of billing, and contract management.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, governance, and data integrity for audit readiness.
• Employee Education & Communication
• Develop and deliver clear employee communications on total rewards programs, policies, and updates.
• Champion awareness and understanding of rewards and payroll practices through ongoing education and touchpoints.
• Partner with leaders and the HR team to ensure equitable and informed conversations on compensation recommendations, salary adjustments, benefit enhancements, and lifecycle compensation events.
• Systems Optimization & Process Improvement
• Serve as payroll and rewards SME; troubleshoot issues, recommend systems enhancements, and lead integrations (e.g., Kronos, Workday).
• Identify and implement workflow improvements and automation to streamline processes.

Qualifications & Education

Critical Experience & Competencies

Who you are

What’s in it for you?

Why join Masco Canada?

Join us at Masco Canada, where your contributions drive innovation, excellence, and positive change!

Masco Canada delivers innovative water solutions to the building and home improvement markets in Canada. We have been inspiring Canadian homes, communities, and lives for more than 100 years. Throughout this journey, our business has remained steadfast in its commitment to strong values and dedicated individuals, striving to enhance the well-being of our team members, customers, and communities alike. With over 600 employees, our diverse and talented workforce drives our continued success and impact.

To learn more about Masco Canada, visit www.mascocanada.com

Note : Masco Canada has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources at HR@mascocanada.com so that arrangements can be made prior to your first step in the selection process.

Masco Canada (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position and make employment decisions based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital / domestic partner status, military or veteran status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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