2 results for Compensation Manager in Markham, ON

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