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*Payroll Operations LeadRecruit Action inc. • Montreal, Montreal (administrative region), CA
*Payroll Operations Lead

*Payroll Operations Lead

Recruit Action inc. • Montreal, Montreal (administrative region), CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

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Drive payroll excellence in the mining industry with a 12-month contract role based in Montreal. Leverage your expertise in SAP, PeopleSoft, and Canadian compliance to resolve escalations, optimize processes, and support high-volume operations across multiple systems. Bilingual environment. Strategic impact.

Benefits

  • 6-month Year-End Contract: $67-84/hour.
  • 12-month Contract: $54-72/hour.
  • Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm.
  • Full-time role, 37.5 per week.
  • Hybrid: 3 days per week in the Montréal office.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead payroll service delivery across multiple systems, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely processing of employee payments.
  • Simplify and standardize payroll operations to improve efficiency and reduce complexity.
  • Ensure full compliance with Canadian legislation, internal policies, collective agreements, and internal control frameworks.
  • Oversee payroll documentation, validation processes, and maintain audit readiness.
  • Identify and drive initiatives to tighten controls, mitigate risks, and improve adherence to standards.
  • Monitor service level agreements and report on team performance in alignment with stakeholder expectations.
  • Resolve complex and escalated payroll issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.
  • Foster collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance payroll service delivery and employee experience.
  • Review operational metrics and implement changes to increase capability, effectiveness, and efficiency.
  • Contribute to a high-performance culture by supporting and developing team members.

Qualifications

  • PCP or CPM designation (or equivalent) preferred.
  • 7–10 years of payroll experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership or subject matter expert role.
  • Proven experience in large, complex organizations with multiple entities and high transaction volumes.
  • Expert-level proficiency in SAP Payroll or PeopleSoft and associated reporting tools.
  • Experience validating payroll documentation such as SOPs and job aids.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage complex payroll escalations.
  • Demonstrated success in process improvement, standardization, and continuous improvement.
  • Proactive mindset with focus on risk mitigation and service quality.
  • Leadership capability to guide and support team members.
  • Bilingual in English and French.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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