Director HR Systems & Payroll

Salary Range:

$135000 - $180000

Director HR Systems & Payroll

The Director HR Systems & Payroll is accountable for optimizing the employee experience through the effective management of Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem including system capabilities upgrades security data integrity integrations leveraging AI and alignment with enterprise technology strategy. The role also oversees the accurate compliant secure and timely delivery of payroll services while advancing HR reporting metrics analytics and benchmarking to support data-driven decision-making and organizational objectives.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the SVP People & Culture you will be empowered to:

HR Systems & Reporting

• Lead and evolve the HR technology strategy and roadmap including Workday/HCMS and related HR systems ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and technology strategy as well as budget requirements.

• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize and deliver HR systems enhancements configurations and process improvements that support business objectives and operational effectiveness.

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee HR systems governance data integrity security compliance reporting and audit requirements ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all obligations.

• Drive HR analytics metrics benchmarking and external reporting to support evidence-based decision-making and regulatory requirements.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through leveraging AI and Agile methodologies stakeholder feedback process optimization and the maintenance of comprehensive HR systems documentation.

• Provide leadership and oversight for HR systems operations including budgeting forecasting workforce planning risk mitigation business continuity team capability development and cross-functional collaboration with Compliance and Privacy teams.

Payroll Operations

• Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely employee pay statutory remittances pension and benefits administration account reconciliations audit support and effective segregation of duties.

• Establish and maintain a strong payroll governance and compliance framework by overseeing risk management audit processes team capability development and adherence to all legislative regulatory and organizational requirements.

• Oversee the integrity security retention and governance of employee data while ensuring standardized payroll documentation process consistency knowledge transfer and operational excellence.

People Leadership

• Foster an inclusive high-performing team culture aligned with OLGs Truths where employees feel challenged supported safe engaged and empowered to innovate and achieve individual and organizational goals.

• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing coaching feedback development and performance management to ensure team members are equipped to succeed.

• Promote collaboration and strong partnerships within the team across People & Culture and throughout the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• University degree inInformation TechnologyData/Business AnalyticsHuman Resources Business Management Accounting orarelated -Graduate/Mastersdegree ina relevantfieldisan in Payroll of applicable legislationis a strong asset.

• 10 years ofprogressively responsibleexperienceworking with and managing a human capital management system ideally Workday

Relevant Skills:

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with EIT Finance ELT P&C leadership vendors (including Workday) and external consultants to drive HR systems enhancements integrations payroll and budget alignment HR dashboard reporting and the prioritization of People & Culture technology initiatives.

• Strong strategic critical thinking analytical problem-solving and communication skills with proven expertise in HR technology analytics leveraging AI Agile and project management methodologies stakeholder relationship management influencing and negotiation sound decision-making and building and leading high-performing teams.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Group Benefits Plan: Comprehensive employer-paid group benefits coverage.

• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.

• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements .

• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.

• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.

• Equity diversity and inclusion: Core to OLGs culture empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you interested applicants please apply online by August 16 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 135000 - 180000