We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will be entrusted with the management of payroll processes and systems, leading payroll-related projects, and ensuring adherence to all relevant legal and ethical standards. You will also be involved in implementing Audit processes, resolving complex issues, and providing effective communication to various stakeholders regarding payroll issues.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the implementation of new payroll processes and systems while identifying areas for improvement
- Manage the preparation and submission of year-end employee tax slips or forms, ensuring all government filings are met within deadlines
- Uphold confidentiality by adhering to legal and ethical standards
- Oversee payroll-related projects, including payroll system implementations, system upgrades, and help desk software
- Document payroll processes and spearhead process improvement initiatives
- Handle all aspects of the payroll system, train a team of payroll administrators, and ensure all payroll accounting procedures are accurate
- Implement and manage robust Audit processes within payroll processes
- Undertake collective agreement updates, ministry initiatives, and other payroll projects
- Foster a customer-focused culture and direct the resolution of complex issues or errors while monitoring company response time
- Communicate effectively with various stakeholders regarding payroll issues
- Oversee all activities with the support of the payroll supervisor and payroll team
- Provide ongoing payroll analysis and reports, including reports to assist in month-end closings
- Offer ad hoc payroll analysis to support corporate initiatives
- Seek opportunities to improve / enhance payroll processes and delivery, provide insights, and recommend solutions
- Ensure compliance with all related federal / provincial legislation and internal policies and procedures as they relate to payroll services
- Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll management or similar role
- Proficient in Accounting Functions
- Demonstrated ability to perform Auditing
- Experience in Benefit Functions
- Expertise in Workday, Workday HRIS, and Workday Payroll
- Experience with Canadian Payroll
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
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