We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with strong Workday payroll expertise to support end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 3000+ Canadian employees. This is a hands-on contract role focused on accuracy, compliance, and process optimization in a fast-paced environment. Location: Toronto (Downtown) – Hybrid (3 days in office)Duration: 6-month contract Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and process full-cycle Canadian payroll for 3000+ employees </li><li>Act as the Workday Payroll SME, supporting payroll processing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including tax, CPP, EI, and year-end requirements</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll results, remittances, and GL entries</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and improve processes</li><li>Support payroll audits, reporting, and ad hoc analysis as required</li><li>Provide guidance and oversight to payroll team members as needed</li><li>Assist with payroll-related projects, system updates, or process improvements during the contract period</li></ul>

Qualifications<ul><li>7+ years of progressive Canadian payroll experience, including payroll leadership or management</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll (SME-level knowledge required)</li><li>Proven experience processing payroll for large employee populations (3,000+ employees)</li><li>Solid understanding of Canadian payroll compliance and statutory requirements</li><li>PCP or CPM designation preferred</li><li>High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and thrive in a hybrid, deadline-driven environment</li></ul>

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Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporaire
51.46 - 59.59 CAD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with strong Workday payroll expertise to support end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 3000+ Canadian employees. This is a hands-on contract role focused on accuracy, compliance, and process optimization in a fast-paced environment. Location: Toronto (Downtown) – Hybrid (3 days in office)Duration: 6-month contract Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and process full-cycle Canadian payroll for 3000+ employees </li><li>Act as the Workday Payroll SME, supporting payroll processing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including tax, CPP, EI, and year-end requirements</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll results, remittances, and GL entries</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and improve processes</li><li>Support payroll audits, reporting, and ad hoc analysis as required</li><li>Provide guidance and oversight to payroll team members as needed</li><li>Assist with payroll-related projects, system updates, or process improvements during the contract period</li></ul>
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