6 results for Compensation Manager jobs

Senior Compensation Analyst

Calgary, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a respected and established organization in Calgary, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst for an exciting 18-month contract opportunity. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organizational decision-making. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with Finance, HR, and business leaders to deliver insights that support strategic workforce initiatives and effective labor cost management. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Collaborate with Finance and Human Resources teams on workforce planning, budgeting, and compensation forecasting activities</li><li>Support labor cost management initiatives by providing analysis and recommendations aligned with organizational objectives</li><li>Lead monthly compensation and workforce reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification</li><li>Develop meaningful insights and present findings to support informed business decisions</li><li>Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and reporting obligations</li><li>Monitor and support adherence to collective bargaining agreements and related compensation practices</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporting capabilities</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:You are a strategic and proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Beyond analyzing numbers, you understand the business implications behind the data and can communicate insights effectively to a variety of stakeholders. You bring a consultative mindset and enjoy building strong relationships across departments. Comfortable working independently, you take ownership of your work, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated by opportunities to improve processes and support organizational success through informed workforce and compensation decisions. WHAT'S ON OFFER? This opportunity offers the chance to join a respected organization and contribute to meaningful workforce and compensation initiatives during a transformative period. In return for your expertise, you will receive a competitive wage commensurate with experience, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that influence organizational strategy. This role provides a collaborative work environment, valuable professional experience, and the opportunity to further develop your expertise in workforce planning, compensation analysis, and business partnership. This position is ideal for a data-driven professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decisions, and transforming complex information into actionable recommendations. If you have the experience required and are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply now!
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Surrey, BC
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join their growing organization. The Payroll & Benefits Manager will report into senior leadership and be responsible for leading the payroll and benefits function across a multi-site Canadian organization. This position will oversee full-cycle payroll, employee benefits administration, payroll accounting, compliance, and a small payroll team while acting as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate enjoys improving processes, leading people, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service are paramount. What's on Offer• Salary: $100,000 - $120,000• 3 weeks' vacation• Extended Benefits• Company-sponsored social events throughout the year• Monday – Friday onsite position• Opportunity to join a growing, well-established Canadian organization with excellent long-term career potential Must Haves• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation• Union payroll experience• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience• Employee benefits administration experience• Payroll accounting experience, including month-end reconciliations and journal entries Nice to Have• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation• Experience with Payworks payroll software• Experience managing payroll across multiple locations or entities• Experience supporting payroll or benefits audits• Strong Microsoft Excel skills• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements• Strong communication and leadership skills
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Contract Payroll Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Temporary
47.5 - 50 CAD / Hourly
Assistant Payroll ManagerWork Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Tuesday through Thursday Position OverviewThe Assistant Payroll Manager will support the accurate and timely administration of payroll for approximately 500+ employees within a complex, high-frequency payroll environment. This position is responsible for payroll processing, employee lifecycle transactions, statutory documentation, financial reporting, and responding to day-to-day payroll inquiries. The successful candidate will bring strong Canadian payroll knowledge, hands-on SAP R/3 experience, and the ability to manage frequent employee changes, including salary increments, leaves of absence, maternity and parental leaves, and terminations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees.</li><li>Process and validate frequent payroll changes, including:</li><li>Salary and wage increases</li><li>Employee status changes</li><li>New hires and terminations</li><li>Retroactive adjustments</li><li>Benefits and deduction changes</li><li>Leaves of absence</li><li>Calculate and administer maternity, parental, and other employee leaves.</li><li>Prepare, issue, and amend Records of Employment when required.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before final submission.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, deductions, benefits, and employer contributions.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related financial reports, summaries, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Respond to daily employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, tax documentation, and leave-related payments.</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and supporting documentation within SAP R/3.</li><li>Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable employment standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.</li><li>Support payroll-related accounting entries, reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities.</li><li>Assist with T4 preparation, year-end balancing, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and operational leaders to resolve payroll-related matters.</li><li>Support the Payroll Manager with process improvements, reporting requirements, system testing, and payroll projects.</li><li>Provide guidance and backup support to members of the payroll team as needed.</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.</li></ul>
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and lead a high-performing, payroll team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant end-to-end payroll processing across multiple provinces, while providing leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a small team. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys both people management and being actively involved in payroll operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a small team of Payroll Administrators</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment</li><li>Provide training and ongoing support to ensure continuous development</li><li>Oversee and review end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-province, unionized environment</li><li>Approve payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness</li><li>Act as a backup for full-cycle payroll when required</li><li>Lead all year-end payroll activities including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including union requirements</li><li>Support internal and external payroll audits</li><li>Prepare and analyze payroll reports for internal stakeholders</li><li>Leverage Excel to manage and interpret large data sets</li><li>Work closely with Finance and HR to ensure alignment on payroll processes and reporting</li><li>Communicate payroll policies, updates, and changes clearly across all levels of the organization</li><li>Participate in and lead payroll-related projects such as upgrades or M&A activities</li><li>Support the integration of newly acquired employees into the payroll system, ensuring accurate onboarding, data validation, and alignment with internal payroll processes and policies</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance during acquisitions to ensure a smooth transition, including payroll setup, compliance, and employee communication</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies</li></ul>
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Temporary
63.5 - 67 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, high-volume environment in Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can guide a team, maintain accurate bi-weekly processing, and support continuous improvement across payroll practices. The successful candidate will combine strong technical payroll knowledge with leadership skills, sound judgement, and a service-focused approach when working with employees and internal partners. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily payroll activities and provide guidance to a team of Payroll Administrators to support efficient and accurate service delivery.• Review and authorize bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple payroll groups, ensuring deadlines are met and legislative and policy requirements are followed.• Coach, train, and support payroll staff by sharing technical expertise and reinforcing compliance with applicable payroll rules, collective agreements, and internal standards.• Partner with Payroll and Human Resources teams on special initiatives, including process enhancements, documentation updates, and implementation-related activities.• Respond promptly to inquiries from employees and external service providers, delivering attentive customer service and resolving payroll issues effectively.• Support period-end and year-end payroll accounting activities by assisting with accruals, reconciliations, and payroll-related journal entries.• Create, refine, and maintain payroll procedures, reference materials, and operational manuals to promote consistency and accuracy.• Serve as a back-up resource for payroll processing and step in during peak periods to help balance workload demands across the team.• Carry out additional payroll leadership duties as needed to support departmental priorities.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
THE ROLE:Our Edmonton area client is seeking a Financial Consultant to lead a North American end-to-end AP function, oversee a team of supervisors and staff, and play a key role in strengthening controls, enhancing efficiency, and supporting business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative finance professional who enjoys leading change and delivering results in a dynamic environment.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations including invoice processing, vendor payments, expense management, and reconciliations</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop AP supervisors and team members while promoting accountability and collaboration</li><li>Support a high-volume environment and ensure timely, accurate processing of transactions</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and controls</li><li>Review and approve payment runs, journal entries, and AP reporting activities</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, onboarding processes, and issue resolution</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards</li><li>Support system enhancement initiatives, including participation in an upcoming ERP implementation</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:You are a collaborative and patient finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. You bring strong people leadership skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the business. You are comfortable navigating manual processes, managing competing priorities, and leading teams through periods of change. WHAT'S ON OFFER:This contract opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage, the opportunity to lead a critical finance function, and the chance to make a measurable impact through process improvement and operational leadership. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment while contributing to key business initiatives, including system enhancements and organizational growth. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who can balance operational excellence with process improvement while supporting a growing organization through change and transformation. Don’t delay – apply today!
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z