This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees across 10 legal entities in Canada and the U.S., ensuring payroll is completed accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly payrolls for hourly, salaried, contract, and unionized employees; reviewing pre- and post-payroll reports; resolving discrepancies; and overseeing manual or off-cycle payments, terminations, vacation payouts, and year-end tax reporting. The position also manages payroll-related reconciliations and remittances, including WCB, WSIB, union dues, RRSP, benefits, garnishments, employment verifications, and other regulatory filings.
In addition, the role coordinates payroll timelines with Finance, Human Resources, and other departments, supports payroll journal entries and monthly accruals through the preparation of allocation reports, and ensures payroll costs are accurately assigned across projects and business units. The successful candidate will maintain compliance with Canadian and U.S. payroll tax regulations, support internal and external audits, investigate payroll and compliance issues, maintain standard operating procedures, identify process improvements, and stay current on payroll legislation and government programs. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
The ideal candidate will have strong payroll experience in a complex, multi-entity environment with Canadian experience and, ideally, U.S. payroll exposure. They should have their PCP and proven experience processing payroll for a diverse employee population, including hourly, salaried, contract, and unionized employees, along with a strong understanding of payroll compliance, remittances, year-end reporting, and related regulatory requirements. Experience coordinating with Finance, Human Resources, and operational teams is important, as is the ability to analyze payroll allocations, reconciliations, and accruals accurately and efficiently.
The successful candidate will bring strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, resolve discrepancies, and identify root causes of payroll issues. They should also have experience supporting audits, maintaining detailed documentation and standard operating procedures, and recommending process improvements. A high level of accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially are essential for success in this role. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013413839 in all correspondence.
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