Job descriptionSalary Range: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually
Position Summary The Payroll and Benefits Manager is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll, certified payroll reporting, employee benefits, HRIS access governance, and payroll operations across Canada and the United States.
This role provides leadership to payroll team members, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains strong internal controls, and delivers a high-quality employee experience.
Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations Management
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Oversee multiple payroll cycles (weekly, bi-weekly)
Ensure compliance with Canadian (CRA, CPP, EI, provincial) and U.S. (IRS, FLSA, state/local) regulations
Review and approve payroll changes including hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and retroactive adjustments
Conduct payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Perform GL reconciliation and variance analysis
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Deliver reporting on payroll, overtime, benefits, and labour distribution
Provide labour costing by department, project, and cost centre
Produce analytical and ad hoc reporting to support Finance
Certified Payroll & Regulatory Reporting
Generate and submit certified payroll reports for government and prevailing wage contracts
Ensure accuracy of hours worked, classifications, fringe benefits, deductions, and net pay
Respond to audits, compliance reviews, and government/client inquiries
Prepare and file statutory documents including:
Canada: T4, T4A, RL-1, ROE
U.S.: W-2, W-3, 1099
Provide direct and indirect leadership to payroll team members
Assign workloads, manage deadlines, and ensure payroll continuity
Deliver coaching, training, and performance feedback
Review team output for accuracy and compliance
Support succession planning and business continuity
Benefits Administration & Deductions
Administer benefits programs across Canada and support U.S. deductions
Ensure accurate setup of employee and employer payroll deductions
Reconcile payroll deductions with vendors and insurers
Manage enrollments, changes, and terminations
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and provincial regulations
Manage benefit premium payments and remittances
Partner with Finance/AP for accurate funding
Support annual benefits renewal processes
HRIS Management & Access Governance
Manage HRIS payroll and benefits configurations
Administer system roles, permissions, and access controls
Provision, modify, and deactivate user access
Conduct regular access audits and ensure segregation of duties
Support HRIS upgrades, testing, and audits
Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of payroll and/or benefits experience supporting Canada and U.S.
Payroll certification or accreditation (or in progress)
Proficiency with ADP payroll platforms (Workforce Now preferred)
Experience with HRIS systems, including user access and configuration management
Proven experience leading or supervising payroll staff
Experience with certified payroll and regulatory reporting is an asset
Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, benefits deductions, and remittances
Ability to work
100% on-site in Brampton
Experience managing
2 direct reports and 1 indirect (dotted-line)
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