<p>Our team is seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and ensure timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly pay for over 10,000 staff in a multi-union and multi-site environment, The ideal candidate will combine expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and team leadership to support our company’s continued growth and operational excellence.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of payroll processing, provide disbursement approval per the Signing Authority Policy, and ensure the timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings, remittances, and payments to government agencies and other entities, such as Taxes, CPP, EI, WSIB and EHT</li><li>Maintain compliance with ongoing, ad hoc and complex taxation issues, including the accurate assessment of taxable benefits, and year-end reporting for T4s and T4As</li><li>Manage payroll staff and provide training, leadership, and support as needed.</li><li>Prepare and review key payroll reports for finance and HR, including earnings, deductions, and compliance audits.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and IT teams to resolve payroll-related questions and issues.</li><li>Develop and implement process improvements for payroll efficiency, accuracy, and security.</li><li>Develop, maintain and execute the payroll business continuity plan (PBCP).</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.</li><li>Stay current on regulatory changes, legislative changes, policy changes, and collective bargaining agreement modifications impacting payroll, and ensure the leadership, employees, payroll staff and other key stakeholders are effectively informed.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of proven progressive management experience in payroll.</li><li>Management experience in a large organization, 5,000 + staff, with multiple sites with a mix of non-union and unionized staff, and multiple collective agreements.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of various HRIS and payroll systems.</li><li>Solid understanding of payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.</li><li>Effective team leadership and communication abilities.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or equivalent degree; CPM Certified (Certified Payroll Manager) is required.</li></ul>

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