Payroll Manager

About the Opportunity

• Oversee the processing of recurring payrolls to ensure payrolls are processed timely and in accordance with the client’s policy and Canadian tax laws
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions
• Ensure compliance with provincial, state, federal and local payroll laws and best practices. Prepare and submit various payroll-related documents, including tax reports and voluntary deduction reports
• Work alongside the Payroll Senior Manager on special projects targeted at transforming and modernizing the US and Canada payroll functions
• Coach, guide, and mentor the team members to help them grow and develop the critical skills needed to succeed
• Initiate and promote process improvements to align with business goals and best practices. Establish the best way to do things in order to ensure success as a team, and quality control
• Maintain and drive improvements to written department policies and procedures
• Manage day to day escalations and act as business partner to resolve issues requiring additional assistance for resolution
• Creating a close partnership with colleagues across the North America region and in other areas of the organization to ensure alignment of policies and procedures
• Address and resolve any payroll-related queries or issues from employees in a timely and effective manner
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconcile payroll data for accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while staying ahead of deadlines
• High integrity, a positive can-do attitude, and an ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

About You

• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing and management, preferably in a similar industry
• 1+ years of direct report experience (does not matter how many direct reports)
• End to end execution of payroll processing in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec
• Expertise in Ceridian and ADP platforms is highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving, planning, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Enthusiastic in their communication skills

Salary Range

$102,000 - $115,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.