Assistant Payroll Manager

Mier Human Capital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to manage full-cycle payroll processing for a large workforce. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with payroll regulations, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. If you have extensive payroll experience and a proactive work ethic, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory capacity in payroll.
• Experience processing payroll for 500+ employees weekly.

Responsibilities

• Complete full cycle biweekly payroll processing for over 90,000 employees.
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll administrators.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources

CPM certification

Tools

ADP

Kronos

Workforce Now

Excel

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1. Complete full cycle biweekly payroll processing for commission, salary, and hourly employees, totaling over 6,000 employees.
2. Lead, mentor, and support a busy team of payroll administrators, demonstrating strong team-building and motivational skills.
3. Maintain the time & attendance tracking system.
4. Issue ROEs and prepare payroll reports as requested.
5. Respond to payroll inquiries from retail locations with urgency and provide solutions.
6. Collaborate effectively and communicate cross-functionally; work closely with retail locations and other organizational areas.
7. Ensure accountability for the quality of work performed.

Requirements:

1. Lead, mentor, and support a busy team of payroll administrators, demonstrating strong team-building and motivational skills.
2. Audit and balance payroll prior to processing.
3. Complete full-cycle biweekly payroll processing for over 90,000 employees bi-weekly.
4. Maintain the time & attendance tracking system.
5. Issue ROEs and prepare payroll reports as requested.
6. Respond to payroll inquiries from retail locations with urgency and provide solutions.
7. Collaborate effectively and communicate cross-functionally; work closely with retail locations and other organizational areas.
8. Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
9. Be accountable for the quality of work performed.
10. Assist with other payroll duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

1. Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, and payroll control, with 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
2. 2-5 years of high-volume retail and payroll experience (processing payroll for 500+ employees weekly).
3. Experience with multi-province ESA.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills.
6. Work ethic that is proactive and adaptable to rapid change.
7. Knowledge of ADP, Kronos, and Workforce Now (WFN) preferred.
8. Knowledge of current provincial and federal employment rules and regulations.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
10. Skilled in preparing detailed reports and analyzing payroll activities.
11. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation, and analysis.
12. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee files.
13. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
14. Positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability to changing priorities.
15. Achievement-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
16. Self-starter and team player with strong leadership skills; able to work independently.
17. Ability to interpret, implement, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
18. Knowledge of process improvement principles, methods, and practices.

Education:

1. Degree in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, or related fields.
2. CPM certification or working towards it.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.