Payroll Manager - Finance Department

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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Reporting into the Director, Finance Operations, we are seeking a full-time, permanent Payroll Manager who will manage and supervise the payroll function at CAMH to ensure payroll transactions are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This role will be responsible for the reconciliation of payroll and related accounts with appropriate controls, ensuring compliance with all government legislation and corporate policies relating to payroll and human resources. The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership, mentorship and supervision for all payroll staff, assign/monitor their work accordingly, and work with the team to develop new processes to improve efficiency/compliance. This position will liaise with all levels of stakeholders within the organization and outside agencies to ensure accuracy and adherence to payroll policies and legislative requirements. The Payroll Manager will be in charge of auditing and analyzing payroll reports and overseeing the completion of year-end requirements; this will include reconciling T4’s to the general ledger and other information sources to ensure accuracy with the process. This position will also work with Human Resources, Information Management Group (IMG), Finance and other key stakeholders as required to ensure CRA compliance, solve payroll related issues, and develop a deep understanding of the payroll system. The incumbent will be required to maintain knowledge of current legislation, CAMH policies, Collective Agreements, and system requirements pertaining to earnings and deductions of employees are critical to this role and will foster a healthy workplace by embracing diversity, encouraging teamwork, complying with regulations and elimination of harassment and discrimination. This position is located at the Queen Street site.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a major in finance and CPM (Payroll Management Certification) Certification is required. Possessing a CHRP (HR Certification) and knowledge of MIS Guidelines (OHA) would be considered an asset. Seven (7) years of progressive experience in payroll including at least 5 years experience managing a payroll team. Effective communication, managerial and leadership experience within fast paced diverse team environment is required. Demonstrated experience with problem solving and providing effective strategic solutions for systems or technical/process related issues is required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential. The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of ORACLE, PDOC, ROE Web, CSB, RBC Express, MDC Reporter and Microsoft Office 365. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Please note: This full-time, permanent position is not part of any bargaining unit.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $110,020.48 – $137,525.60 per year.
• Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $110,020.48 – $165,030.72 per year
• CAMH’s Total Rewards: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental benefits, paid vacation starting at 4 weeks, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.

This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.