Manager, Payroll, Time and Attendance

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

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TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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About Human Resources

We are a team of human resources experts and innovators who contribute to the achievement of TMU's strategic priorities. We partner with our clients to create and deliver outstanding practical and strategic human resource solutions, processes and services that enhance workplace culture, engagement and inclusion. We have embarked on a journey to reimagine HR, as well as modernize and enhance the employee experience.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Payroll, Time and Attendance manages and coordinates all aspects of the University’s payroll, time and attendance records operations to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the University's payroll and benefit obligations. This role oversees payroll operations including bi-weekly, monthly and weekly pay for regular and temporary faculty, staff, instructors, student employees, teaching assistants and research support staff. The Manager ensures compliance with internal policies, as well as external government regulations, and develops and monitors risk assessment and quality assurance processes to reduce errors and the risk of errors, ensuring all payroll obligations are met on a regular basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of the daily operations of the payroll and time and attendance team, ensuring appropriate resources and coordination of activities
• Planning and overseeing year end processing, including audits, generating T4s, T4As and T4A-NRs; preparing adjustments for year-end runs and audits data and reports for CRA
• Researching complex payroll issues related to new/changed legislation, or University or HR initiatives and providing analysis and recommendations regarding those issues
• Participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short and long range planning; developing and implementing projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to plan and implement initiatives to adjust and/or enhance payroll and attendance processes and operations, which may be in response to changes in tax laws, regulations, policies, collective agreement provisions, etc.
• Power user for Payroll module of the HCM (PeopleSoft); collaborates with Technology teams to implement changes and improvements to system functionality; tests and approves all system changes impacting Payroll processes.
• Manages and supervises payroll and attendance staff including prioritizing tasks, establishing goals, setting expectations and evaluation performance
  

Leadership Competencies

Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
• Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
• Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
• Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Business or a related field.
• A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of increasingly more responsible payroll experience.
• A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience working in supervisory or lead hand capacity in a medium to large unionized organization.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Management Level certification with the Canadian Payroll Association.
• Advanced skills working with automated payroll systems.
• Advanced skills in cloud-based productivity suite.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven.
• Expertise with payroll processes in an automated system and government legislative requirements.
• Interpersonal skills to work as part of a multi-disciplinary services team and to interact with employees and managers requiring assistance.\
• Tact and diplomacy to effectively deal with complaints from clients and sensitive situations with staff.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Mathematical aptitude to ensure that calculations and system calculations are functioning; a solid understanding of relevant business processes as applied through automated systems, to analyze the impact of system changes and/or problems and to collaborate on the implementation of new modules.
• Excellent analytical skills to investigate issues, analyze major statistical reports and perform audits and reconciliations.