Director, Payroll

Quantum Management Services Ltd.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Quantum Management Services Ltd. in Markham, ON, is seeking a strategic Director, Payroll to lead payroll operations across a large, multi-site organization.

You will direct full-cycle payroll, ensure compliance, and drive transformation in a unionized environment. This leadership role requires an hands-on executive who mentors a high-performing team, partners with Labour Relations and HR, and leverages Workday to improve reporting and processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Experience leading payroll in large multi-site organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll strategy, operations, and governance across multiple provinces.
• Oversee full-cycle payroll for unionized and non-unionized employees.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll governance

Change management

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic direction

Team leadership

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position: Director, Payroll
Location: Markham, ON (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: $150,000 + 15% Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
Posting Type: Open Vacancy

Our client, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking a strategic Director, Payroll to lead the delivery, transformation, and continuous improvement of payroll operations across a large, complex organization.

This newly created leadership role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who has successfully led payroll functions within a large, multi-site, unionized environment. You'll provide strategic direction while overseeing payroll operations, driving process improvements, and leading a high-performing team through growth and transformation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the organization's payroll strategy, operations, and governance across multiple provinces.
• Oversee complex, full-cycle payroll operations for unionized and non-unionized employees.
• Drive payroll transformation, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, collective agreements, and internal controls.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and Labour Relations to support business objectives.
• Leverage Workday and other technologies to enhance payroll processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor payroll metrics and KPIs to drive performance and improve service delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team while fostering a collaborative and service-focused culture.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading payroll operations within a large, complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, compliance, and payroll governance.
• Experience supporting unionized environments and understanding the impact of collective bargaining agreements on payroll.
• Experience leading payroll transformation, process improvement, and change management initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Workday Payroll is considered a strong asset.
• PCP or PLP designation is considered an asset.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of $150,000 plus a 15% performance bonus.
• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite in Markham).
• Comprehensive benefits package, RRSP matching, vacation, and floater days.
• Opportunity to lead a newly created leadership role within a growing HR organization.
• Collaborative executive team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking to join an organization where you can lead payroll transformation, influence organizational strategy, and make a meaningful impact within a growing healthcare organization, we'd love to hear from you!

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