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14 results for Us Payroll Manager in Toronto, ON

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 Manager, Compliance
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45 - 55 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager, Compliance to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will focus on payroll analysis, compliance, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance and People teams to ensure payroll practices are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who combines strong payroll knowledge with payroll analysis expertise and exceptional communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job details:</strong></p><ul><li>Pay: $45-$55/hour T4</li><li>Hybrid work arrangement in Downtown Toronto</li><li>Opportunity to transition into a permanent position</li><li>Collaborative and professional team environment within fast-growing organization</li><li>Exposure to complex payroll, compliance, and audit/financial reporting activities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Research, interpret, and apply legislative requirements affecting payroll operations, including labour standards, tax regulations, statutory deductions, and reporting obligations.</li><li>Prepare and present detailed payroll-related financial reports, including payroll expenses, tax liabilities, accruals, and compliance metrics.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and payroll expense analysis.</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Lead and coordinate payroll audits, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll transactions while identifying compliance risks.</li><li>Analyze payroll costs, including overtime, premiums, bonuses, taxable benefits, and deductions to support financial oversight and budget adherence.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to payroll systems, controls, and reporting practices.</li><li>Provide guidance to Finance and HR stakeholders regarding payroll compliance requirements and reporting obligations.</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to support regulatory compliance and best practices.</li><li>Prepare and reconcile vacation accruals, banked time balances, and other payroll-related liabilities.</li><li>Reconcile third-party invoices and deductions against payroll records.</li><li>Support compliance with workplace health and safety policies and reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
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
  • Scarborough, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Scarborough, Ontario. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working across payroll, benefits administration, and accounting-related tasks while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day payroll processing, support payment activities, and assist with system-related payroll administration using tools such as QuickBooks Online and timekeeping platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring employee earnings, deductions, and adjustments are calculated correctly and issued on time.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.<br>• Administer employee benefit-related payroll entries and verify that applicable deductions and remittances are handled properly.<br>• Review time and attendance information from tracking systems such as About Time to confirm hours and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Support payment processing activities related to payroll transactions and coordinate follow-up on exceptions or outstanding items.<br>• Work with accounting and HR colleagues to reconcile payroll data, respond to inquiries, and help keep employee information current.<br>• Use accounting and payroll software, including QuickBooks Online, to enter, update, and validate payroll information.<br>• Assist with payroll implementation-related tasks, including data review, setup support, and process alignment when required.
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • East York, ON
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25.65 - 29.7 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a healthcare-focused team in Toronto, Ontario. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll for a group of approximately 50 physicians while supporting accurate records related to benefits and timekeeping. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, sound administrative judgment, and hands-on experience using payroll and accounting systems in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll for approximately 50 doctors, ensuring earnings, deductions, and remittances are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain payroll records by reviewing timesheets, attendance information, and related documentation for completeness and consistency.<br>• Administer benefit-related payroll updates, including enrolments, changes, and applicable deductions.<br>• Use platforms such as Payworks and Sage 50 to enter, verify, and reconcile payroll data.<br>• Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve issues involving pay, hours worked, deductions, or employee records in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and support internal accounting processes by providing accurate financial and payroll information.<br>• Coordinate with HR and other internal stakeholders to ensure employee payroll details and attendance records remain current.<br>• Assist with payroll process improvements and support system-related updates when required as part of ongoing operations.
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Accounting & Payroll Administrator
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting &amp; Payroll Administrator to support day-to-day payroll processing and core accounting activities for a financial services organization in Toronto, Ontario. This position blends payroll administration with bookkeeping, reporting, and month-end support, making it ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented and comfortable working across multiple financial tasks. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, contribute to timely financial reporting, and use accounting systems and spreadsheets to keep operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll accurately and on schedule while maintaining up-to-date employee pay records and related documentation.<br>• Record and reconcile accounting transactions, ensuring financial entries are complete, organized, and aligned with established procedures.<br>• Support the full accounting cycle by assisting with accounts review, journal entries, and preparation for month-end activities.<br>• Use QuickBooks Online and other payroll or accounting platforms to manage financial data, generate reports, and monitor transaction accuracy.<br>• Prepare payroll-related summaries and financial reports to support internal review and decision-making.<br>• Apply advanced Excel formulas and spreadsheet tools to analyze data, track discrepancies, and improve reporting efficiency.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks by reconciling accounts, validating balances, and helping finalize reporting packages.<br>• Maintain compliance with payroll and accounting requirements while safeguarding confidential employee and financial information.
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35 - 50 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a <strong>Bilingual Payroll Analyst</strong> to support payroll operations for our client in Toronto, Ontario (1 day in week per office, 4 days remote). This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong technical payroll knowledge with hands-on experience using leading payroll and accounting platforms. The successful candidate will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting compliance, benefits administration, and payroll reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist with payroll system updates or related process changes as needed while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll for a large, multi-provincial payroll across Canada</p><p>• Handle employee payroll inquiries through ticketing system</p><p>• Pull and balance employee hours</p><p>• Verify payroll taxes and ensure payroll accuracy</p><p>• Process union payroll across multiple unions</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries and improve day-to-day payroll processes.</p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Accounting & Payroll Clerk
  • Markham, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting &amp; Payroll Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Markham, Ontario. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, processing payroll and invoices, and helping ensure transactions are completed on time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with accounting systems and spreadsheets in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including entering transactions and following up on outstanding items.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Process invoices, prepare billing documentation, and ensure supporting details are recorded correctly.<br>• Assist with payroll administration by entering payroll data and helping verify employee payments are accurate and timely.<br>• Maintain organized financial files and update accounting information in SAP and Excel-based records.<br>• Enter high volumes of data with accuracy while supporting routine accounting and reporting tasks.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve payment, billing, and account-related questions.
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the human resources function for a growing multi-site manufacturer. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will be responsible for driving HR strategy and day-to-day operations across multiple locations, with a strong focus on employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.</p><p>The successful candidate will bring proven experience within a manufacturing environment and possess strong expertise in employee relations, contract negotiation support, legislative compliance, and partnering with operational leadership teams to foster a productive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.</p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee all human resources activities across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistency in policies, programs, and employee experience.</li><li>Act as the primary advisor to leadership on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, workplace accommodations, and policy interpretation.</li><li>Support labor relations initiatives, including oversight of collective agreement administration, grievance management, and participation in contract negotiations and bargaining preparation.</li><li>Partner with plant and operational leaders to proactively address workforce challenges, employee engagement, retention, and succession planning initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, labor laws, occupational health and safety requirements, and company policies.</li><li>Lead recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives to support organizational growth and operational requirements.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and best practices across all locations.</li><li>Oversee employee investigations and provide recommendations that mitigate organizational risk while maintaining positive employee relations.</li><li>Support compensation administration, attendance management programs, disability management, and HR reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and workforce productivity.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on organizational planning, change management, and workforce development initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
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
Accounting Manager
  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 115000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead core financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting for the organization in Markham, Ontario. This role is suited to a detail-oriented finance leader who can oversee day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen controls, and guide process improvements across multiple accounting functions. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to support budgeting, payroll, payables, and system-based financial workflows while maintaining compliance and reporting integrity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and prepared in accordance with internal standards and reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable activities, monitor payment workflows, and resolve issues that may affect the timely processing of vendor obligations.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related accounting tasks and coordinate with relevant teams or service providers to support accurate and compliant payroll administration.</p><p>• Supervise month-end and period-end close activities, including account reconciliations, variance review, and the preparation of supporting documentation.</p><p>• Lead budget coordination efforts by partnering with business leaders to compile financial inputs, track performance, and support forecast adjustments.</p><p>• Review financial data in ERP and related accounting platforms to identify discrepancies, improve reporting quality, and strengthen process efficiency.</p><p>• Support the administration and effective use of tools such as ADP, BlackLine, Concur, and other accounting systems that enable financial operations.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and implement improvements to enhance controls, consistency, and operational effectiveness, including system-related process updates where required.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
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
Senior Human Resources Manager
  • Maple, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Senior Human Resources Manager (12-Month Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: York Region</strong></p><p>A dynamic and experienced Senior Human Resources Manager is needed to lead all on-site HR operations within a fast-paced seasonal workplace. As a strategic partner to operational leadership, this role aligns people strategies with business priorities to drive performance and enhance the employee experience in a high-volume, guest-focused environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of employment legislation, and proven expertise in high-volume recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations, along with the integrity, discretion, and sound judgment required to support a large seasonal workforce and complex workplace matters. This working arrangement is onsite daily, including weekends. Flexible availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all on-site HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, HR compliance, employee relations, benefits and compensation, training and development, and performance management</li><li>Provide HR guidance to the management team, supporting informed decision-making on employee issues and workplace concerns</li><li>Ensure adequate staffing levels across all departments</li><li>Manage and mitigate legal and compliance risks, partnering with external legal counsel as required</li><li>Ensure accurate HR reporting, record-keeping, and audit readiness</li><li>Lead, coach, and manage the performance of HR team members</li><li>Partner with corporate teams to implement and maintain enterprise-wide standards and initiatives</li><li>Manage the HR division budget and expenses</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z