3 results for Compensation Manager in Oakville, 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

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