Assistant Deputy Minister, Pay and Benefits

Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the Ontario Public Service as an Assistant Deputy Minister, leading the modernization of payroll and benefits services. This role is pivotal in transforming payroll operations and enhancing efficiency, impacting over fifty thousand employees. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee a large team, and drive innovation in service delivery. The position offers a chance to work collaboratively with technology partners and ensure compliance with regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for a seasoned leader looking to make a significant impact in public service.

Benefits

Defined-benefit lifetime pension plan

100% employer-paid health benefits

$750 health and wellness spending account

25 days' vacation

Parental leave top-up benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven abilities in leading high-performing teams in complex environments.
• Expertise in payroll and benefits regulations and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pay and Benefits Services Division and oversee payroll operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction on HR and payroll applications.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Payroll and Benefit Administration Knowledge

Relationship Management

Organizational Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Apply by: Sunday, May 25, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Modernizing Payroll and Benefits Services for Ontario's Future

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) to lead service delivery of critical payroll services as well the modernization of our payroll processes and technology. The Pay and Benefits Services Division delivers bi-weekly payroll and benefits enrollment services to all Ontario Public Service (OPS) employees and several agencies, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and collective agreements. This role is crucial in transforming our payroll operations, driving innovation, and enhancing efficiency across the division. The ADM will oversee payroll exceeding a billion dollars for more than fifty thousand employees, covering various collective agreements with varying entitlements and complexities. The ADM will also work collaboratively with Information & Information Technology partners to modernize core technology systems, while maintaining program delivery.

A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.

About the job

Leading the Pay and Benefits Services Division, and reporting to the Chief Negotiation Officer, you will:

• provide strategic leadership and direction on the OPS human resources and payroll application, including the implementation of legislated and policy system changes
• oversee incident management and ensure quality assurance and performance monitoring for payroll operations, services, and administration matters
• provide senior-level guidance for a large geographically-dispersed team (approximately 250 employees, with branches led by 3 – 4 Directors) while demonstrating the Ontario Public Service leadership behaviours and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and excellence

What you bring to the team

Executive Leadership

You are a seasoned, influential people leader with proven abilities in:

• leading high-performing, geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced, complex environment
• promoting a culture of inclusion, equity, innovation, and collaboration
• championing best practices in organizational transformation and change management
• anticipates and mitigates sensitive and contentious political situations and issues

Payroll and Benefit Administration Knowledge

You can confidently:

• understand and provide oversight of complex payroll and benefits regulations, operations, and standards
• lead technology and digital initiatives to enhance payroll services and processes
• facilitate effective organizational change and decision-making processes
• provide sound strategic advice to the Deputy Minister and internal partners to the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll administration initiatives

Relationship Management

You are a relationship builder who:

• maintains effective partnerships across the OPS and externally with unions, pension plans, benefit providers, and other payroll stakeholders
• promotes coordination, communication, and consultation
• enhances stakeholder satisfaction through excellence in service
• facilitate solutions amongst stakeholders with divergent perspectives

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• 100% employer-paid group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a $750-per-year health and wellness spending account
• 25 days' vacation, increased after 15 years
• parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services