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14 results for Payroll Manager in Cambridge, ON

Payroll Manager
  • Brantford, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 47.5 - 55 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Interim Payroll Manager </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client, a private equity-backed global manufacturer is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager / Consultant to step in immediately for a 3–6-month contract.</p><p>This is a standalone, highly hands-on individual contributor role reporting to the Director.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><p>·      Strong hands-on ADP payroll experience</p><ul><li>ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred</li><li>Complex <strong>union payroll</strong> experience required (all provinces)</li><li>Recent full-cycle payroll processing experience</li><li>Experience with hourly, shift-based, overtime-heavy payroll</li><li>Ability to work independently in a standalone payroll role</li></ul><p><strong>Strongly Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Manufacturing / 24/7 / blue-collar environment</li><li>ADP WFN implementation, conversion, or parallel payroll run experience</li><li>Multi-entity / multi-pay-frequency payroll</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Environment</strong></p><ul><li>600 employees (including acquisitions)</li><li>4 legal entities / multiple payrolls</li><li>Weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payrolls</li><li>Complex salaried and hourly payroll populations</li><li>Automated time clocks and supervisor approvals</li><li>Automated GL integration into Epicor</li><li>Benefits, pension, 401(k), reconciliations, reporting, and audits included</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys both people management and being actively involved in payroll operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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&amp;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><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Waterloo, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 30 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Ontario on a contract basis. In this role, you will oversee weekly payroll activities for a mixed employee population, ensuring pay is processed accurately, on schedule, and in line with legislative and organizational requirements. This position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and confident managing payroll records, calculations, and employee inquiries in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll for permanent and part-time employees using PeopleSoft, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Review submitted time records through the time and attendance system, confirm accuracy, and follow up on exceptions before payroll is finalized.<br>• Audit payroll information for completeness and compliance with internal guidelines as well as applicable payroll legislation.<br>• Research and correct payroll issues such as missed hours, entry errors, deductions, and other pay-related discrepancies.<br>• Calculate payroll components including overtime, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, benefit changes, and other required adjustments.<br>• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll files while protecting confidential information and handling sensitive data with discretion.<br>• Address payroll questions from employees, managers, and internal partners by providing clear and timely support.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, assist with reconciliations, and contribute to year-end payroll activities including tax-related documentation.
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20 - 23 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a Hi Tech Engineering organization in Mississauga, Ontario on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support accurate and timely payroll administration by reviewing payroll records, maintaining data integrity, and preparing reporting for internal use. You will work closely with payroll colleagues to help ensure payroll activities are completed in line with applicable standards and deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter, update, and maintain payroll information with a high level of accuracy across regular processing cycles.</p><p>• Review payroll records to identify discrepancies, verify supporting details, and help resolve issues before final processing.</p><p>• Conduct audits of payroll data to support compliance, consistency, and completeness in employee pay information.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports and summaries for review, analysis, and record-keeping purposes.</p><p>• Collaborate with other payroll team members to coordinate processing activities and meet established timelines.</p><p>• Investigate payroll questions or exceptions and provide clear follow-up to support timely resolution.</p><p>• Help maintain organized payroll documentation while handling sensitive employee information with discretion.</p><p>• Contribute to continuous accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations by identifying process gaps and supporting improvements.</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a healthcare-focused organization in Toronto, Ontario. This position plays an important role in administering employee pay, benefits-related payroll activities, and payment processing while maintaining compliance with established policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll activities for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and adjustments are processed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to employee pay in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain and update employee payroll records within accounting and payroll platforms, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.<br>• Support benefits-related payroll administration, including the accurate handling of applicable deductions, remittances, and reconciliations.<br>• Process payments and payroll-related transactions in accordance with internal controls, company procedures, and legislative requirements.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation to assist with audits, reconciliations, and month-end activities.<br>• Work with internal stakeholders to respond to payroll inquiries and provide clear information on payroll and payment matters.<br>• Contribute to payroll system updates or process changes, including activities involving ADP Workforce Now or Ceridian when required.
  • 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Waterloo, ON
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 43.5385 - 50.413 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager – Temporary Contract (12 Months) Fully Remote</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to provide temporary contract support across <strong>Corporate Accounting</strong> and <strong>Accounting Operations</strong>. This role will help ensure continuity of <strong>month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities</strong> while also supporting key ERP project deliverables. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong <strong>general ledger expertise</strong>, practical <strong>NetSuite experience</strong>, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, apply sound judgment, solve problems effectively, and adapt to evolving business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other accounting adjustments</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and review fixed asset, lease, and intangible asset continuity schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual balances, account fluctuations, reconciling items, and data inconsistencies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet analysis reports and reconciliation summaries for senior management</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, <strong>SOX controls</strong>, and internal accounting policies</li><li>Support the <strong>NetSuite ERP reimplementation</strong> by gathering information, tracking open items, following up with stakeholders, and assisting with project deliverables</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, migration readiness, and validation of financial data integrations, mappings, reconciliations, and reporting outputs</li><li>Provide support across Corporate Accounting and Accounting Operations for special projects, process improvements, and evolving business priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Burlington, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This position is responsible for managing the organization&#39;s day-to-day accounting functions while ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company&#39;s financial records and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while collaborating closely with leadership in a dynamic, manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting functions </li><li>Maintain the General Ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial transactions </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP </li><li>Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations </li><li>Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations </li><li>Maintain prepaid expense, accrual, inventory, and fixed asset schedules </li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions </li><li>Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll while maintaining payroll records- 80 Employees- Non Union- Dayforce</li><li>Coordinate statutory remittances and government filings including HST, WSIB, garnishments, and other required submissions </li><li>Reconcile sub-ledgers to the General Ledger </li><li>Manage cash receipts, bank deposits, petty cash, and cash reconciliations </li><li>Maintain accurate accounting documentation and supporting records </li><li>Assist with management reporting by providing financial analysis and insights </li><li>Maintain personnel files and payroll-related documentation as required </li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls </li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional accounting duties as assigned </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll & AP Coordinator
  • Ingersoll, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 54000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll &amp; AP Coordinator to join our team in Ingersoll, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee payroll activities for unionized hourly and salaried employees while also supporting accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, sharp reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees on weekly and bi-weekly cycles, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Calculate and maintain payroll elements such as taxable benefits, deductions, premiums, garnishments, overtime, and pay adjustments in accordance with company policies and collective agreements.<br>• Review timekeeping records, payroll exceptions, and seniority-based information to confirm pay accuracy before each payroll run.<br>• Reconcile payroll balances, verify reports, support general ledger alignment, and assist Finance with payroll-related reporting requirements.<br>• Prepare manual payments, off-cycle transactions, direct deposit updates, and related account reconciliations, including statutory and garnishment balances.<br>• Administer required payroll compliance activities such as remittances, records of employment, year-end slips, supporting documentation, and tax reporting reconciliations.<br>• Respond to questions from employees, union representatives, and auditors in a thorough and attentive manner while maintaining confidentiality of payroll information.<br>• Produce regular reporting on labour costs, overtime, staffing levels, and payroll accruals, and keep payroll procedures and internal controls up to date.<br>• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests, complete matching against purchase orders and receipts, and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal stakeholders.<br>• Coordinate payment activities including cheques, EFTs, wire transfers, manual payments, and cheque-related exceptions such as cancellations or stop payments.
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>A well-established and growing organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at a key Canadian site. This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted business partner to leaders while overseeing the full employee lifecycle, supporting organizational growth, and fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture.</p><p>The successful candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, providing leadership and guidance across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, HR systems, and employee engagement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR lead for a mid-sized operational location, supporting leadership and employees on a broad range of human resources matters.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to implement HR programs and initiatives that align with organizational goals and business priorities.</li><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations.</li><li>Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives that contribute to a positive workplace culture and employee experience.</li><li>Coach and support managers in performance management, employee development, succession planning, and talent retention strategies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, internal policies, and HR best practices.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support payroll accuracy, employee data integrity, and HR reporting requirements.</li><li>Contribute to HR technology and process improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, data management, and user adoption.</li><li>Support workplace health and safety programs through documentation, training coordination, and policy compliance.</li><li>Participate in company-wide projects focused on organizational effectiveness, employee communications, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a growing and expanding food and beverage manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function across multiple facilities. This is a high-impact role for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with operations, driving workforce initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.</p><p>As the organization&#39;s senior HR leader, you will oversee all aspects of human resources while playing a critical role in fostering positive employee relations, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring compliance with employment and labour legislation.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide leadership across all areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and policy administration.</li><li>Act as the primary HR business partner to operations leaders across multiple manufacturing facilities.</li><li>Lead labour relations activities, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance handling, labour-management meetings, and contract administration.</li><li>Play a key role in collective bargaining and union negotiations while building productive relationships with union representatives.</li><li>Support both unionized and non-union employee populations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li><li>Advise and coach leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, progressive discipline, accommodations, and conflict resolution.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, labour laws, occupational health and safety requirements, and HR best practices.</li><li>Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning initiatives aligned with business growth objectives.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs.</li><li>Lead attendance management, disability management, and return-to-work programs.</li><li>Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, performance-driven workplace culture.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Waterloo, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Make an Impact Beyond HR</p><p>Are you a people-focused HR leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving processes, and creating exceptional employee experiences?</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a team of HR professionals and help drive key people initiatives across the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational success through employee relations, compensation and benefits programs, talent initiatives, process improvement, and strategic HR leadership.</p><p>If you&#39;re passionate about developing people, enhancing HR practices, and partnering with leadership to create a high-performing workplace culture, we&#39;d love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position located in Waterloo, Ont. </p><p>What You&#39;ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals</li><li>Support succession planning and professional development within the HR team</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and talent strategies</li><li>Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters</li><li>Support managers in navigating performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace concerns</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies</li><li>Participate in salary review processes and market benchmarking</li><li>Manage benefit plan administration and ongoing vendor relationships</li><li>Make recommendations to enhance employee wellness and engagement programs</li><li>Evaluate, streamline, and improve HR processes, policies, and procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and best practices</li><li>Lead HR projects and support change management initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders to address organizational challenges</li><li>Use HR metrics and data to support decision-making</li><li>Support talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and organizational development efforts</li><li>Contribute to long-term HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Kitchener, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset. This role is responsible for ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly time-sensitive financial activities are completed.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)</li><li>Work closely with team members to lead and assist with the month-end close</li><li>Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes</li><li>Research and analyze expense variances for company management</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel. Strong experience working with ERP systems is required, including troubleshooting transactions, understanding system integration points, leveraging reporting capabilities</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate for this role is naturally curious and comfortable solving accounting and business problems that do not have an obvious answer. When faced with ambiguity, your first instinct is to investigate, gather facts, engage the right stakeholders, and work toward a well-supported conclusion rather than wait for direction. If this describes you - then consider applying.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting the smooth operation of accounting processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about numbers, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct regular account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete and error-free.</p><p>• Prepare and issue invoices to clients while maintaining organized billing records.</p><p>• Assist with data entry tasks to support the maintenance of accurate financial databases.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as QuickBooks, to manage financial activities.</p><p>• Generate and analyze financial reports to provide insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting workflows.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards.</p><p>• Support administrative tasks related to the accounting department as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
Financial Controller & HR Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Controller &amp; HR Manager – North America</p><p><br></p><p>&#128205; Mississauga, ON | </p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>hands-on Controller &amp; HR Manager</strong> to lead the finance, control, and HR functions across its Canadian and U.S. operations. This is a highly visible leadership position offering broad exposure to <strong>cross-border finance</strong>, <strong>US GAAP reporting</strong>, and full <strong>controller-level responsibilities</strong> within a growing international organization.</p><p>Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and HR activities across North America, while managing a small finance team and partnering closely with operational leaders to drive business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>What You&#39;ll Be Responsible For</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Leadership &amp; Controller Functions</p><ul><li>Own the full accounting cycle and financial reporting process for both Canadian and U.S. entities</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the global parent company</li><li>Maintain a robust internal control environment and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Apply and maintain strong knowledge of <strong>US GAAP</strong> and Canadian accounting standards within a multi-entity environment</li><li>Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance across both countries</li><li>Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities</li><li>Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes and provide meaningful financial analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls as the business continues to grow</li></ul><p>Cross-Border Finance Oversight</p><ul><li>Manage financial operations across both Canada and the United States</li><li>Navigate the complexities of a <strong>cross-border, multi-entity structure</strong>, ensuring consistency in reporting, controls, and compliance</li><li>Partner with leadership teams on both sides of the border to support operational and strategic initiatives</li><li>Ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and reporting requirements</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead and mentor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members</li><li>Develop scalable processes and improve overall finance department efficiency</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p>HR Leadership</p><ul><li>Oversee HR operations for Canadian and U.S. employees</li><li>Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and workplace regulations in both jurisdictions</li><li>Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and HR policies</li><li>Partner with management to support employee relations and talent initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z