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Payroll Manager

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City Toronto

Type Direct Hire

Salary $115,000

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About the Opportunity

• Oversee the processing of recurring payrolls to ensure payrolls are processed timely and in accordance with the client’s policy and Canadian tax laws
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions
• Ensure compliance with provincial, state, federal and local payroll laws and best practices. Prepare and submit various payroll-related documents, including tax reports and voluntary deduction reports
• Work alongside the Payroll Senior Manager on special projects targeted at transforming and modernizing the US and Canada payroll functions
• Coach, guide, and mentor the team members to help them grow and develop the critical skills needed to succeed
• Initiate and promote process improvements to align with business goals and best practices.  Establish the best way to do things in order to ensure success as a team, and quality control
• Maintain and drive improvements to written department policies and procedures
• Manage day to day escalations and act as business partner to resolve issues requiring additional assistance for resolution
• Creating a close partnership with colleagues across the North America region and in other areas of the organization to ensure alignment of policies and procedures
• Address and resolve any payroll-related queries or issues from employees in a timely and effective manner
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconcile payroll data for accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while staying ahead of deadlines
• High integrity, a positive can-do attitude, and an ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

About You

• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing and management, preferably in a similar industry
• 1+ years of direct report experience (does not matter how many direct reports)
• End to end execution of payroll processing in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec
• Expertise in Ceridian and ADP platforms is highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving, planning, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment 
• Enthusiastic in their communication skills

Salary Range
$102,000 - $115,000/year

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.
When referencing this job, quote #404838.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.