<p><strong>Interim Payroll Supervisor</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Kitchener/Waterloo, ON – 5 days on site. </strong></p><p><strong>Duration: 8 months </strong></p><p><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced payroll supervisor to oversee payroll operations for a large unionized and non-unionized workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with regulations, calendar and fiscal year-end activities, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, support system updates, and manage payroll-related projects.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee calendar and fiscal year-end activities, such as pension reconciliations, regulatory submissions, and preparation of T4s, T2200s, WSIB, and other required filings.</li><li>Provide leadership to the payroll team.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing for unionized and non-unionized employees.</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining data integrity and compliance.</li><li>Stay updated with legislation changes and collective agreement updates, ensuring payroll processes comply with current regulations.</li><li>Perform month-end and year-end closings, including reporting and audit preparation.</li><li>Liaison with auditor for payroll reports, schedules and working papers. </li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary diploma or equivalent required; PCP or CPM certification preferred.</li><li>Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience in managing payroll for a large unionized workforce.</li><li>Proven leadership ability and experience in motivating and developing teams.</li><li>Proficient with payroll systems (ADP, Ceridian, etc.), advanced excel skills.</li><li>Organized and deadline-driven with a focus on balancing multiple priorities.</li><li>Commitment to process improvement and leveraging technology to enhance payroll operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><p>This is an on-site role with a high-profile client located in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, requiring full-time presence in the office five days a week.</p>

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