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Payroll Manager

About the Opportunity 

• Managing organizational processes and employee events in the employment life cycle that have a payroll component; (responsibilities include processing complex or escalated issues related to salaried, unionized, hourly and contractor payroll; overseeing reconciliation, year-end tax related duties and compliance related reporting) 
• Overseeing source data quality, accuracy and financial integrity; (including maintaining, directing or auditing any work done by staff, as well as the systems, frameworks and processes used by the team) 
• Mentor, develop, inspire and lead the payroll team to achieve the department’s objectives, while promoting a strong culture of service excellence, quality outcomes, problem-resolution and innovation; (Chair staff meetings to efficiently cover new or evolving departmental goals, process changes, continuous improvements and staff development / training needs) 
• Fostering and integrating cross-functional activities amongst the Human Resources, Finance / Corporate Services, and Business Informatics teams 
• Providing Payroll metrics and reporting as it relates to network benchmarks and other internal and external needs 
• Co-leads the selection and successful implementation of new systems 
• Identifying and implementing best practice initiatives and continuous improvement activities; (& being responsible for changes/updates related to legislative changes, policy changes, and collective bargaining agreement modifications impacting payroll) 
• Developing strategies, operating policies, processes, systems, tools, financial controls and procedures 

About You  

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Human Resources Management  
• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association, or Finance/HR equivalent  
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in a Payroll department  
• Experience managing large payrolls for multiple sites for both non-union and unionized staff with multiple collective agreements  
• Knowledge of a variety of integrated HRIS and payroll systems is required; Infor / Lawson systems ideal  
• In depth knowledge and ability to apply and interpret Canadian payroll legislation, Employment Standards, taxation rules and year-end reporting processes  
• Excellent communication skills (English) both written and oral  
• Strong attention to detail, and proven ability to take initiative, make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, develop creative solution and meet deadlines.  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Ability to maintain composure and handle multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment  
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process and service improvements on a continuous basis