Global Payroll Manager | Workday Expert

University of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waterloo seeks a Manager, Payroll to oversee compensation delivery for domestic and international staff, ensuring timely processing in line with government legislation and university policy.

As a Payroll Manager, you will lead the payroll team, refine processes, coordinate year-end reconciliations, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders while supporting audits and system optimization in Workday.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive payroll and management experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in the Higher Education sector preferred.
• Canadian Payroll Association CPM certification required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian federal tax provisions, CPP, EI, provincial healthcare and employment standards.
• Experience with Workday or other payroll systems; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll delivery for domestic and international staff, ensuring on-time processing.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Lead payroll team; provide guidance and training; develop and improve payroll processes.
• Coordinate year-end reconciliations of government remittances and related filings; support audits.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Three-year post-secondary education in Commerce/HR

CPM certification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Waterloo seeks a Manager, Payroll to oversee compensation delivery for domestic and international staff, ensuring timely processing in line with government legislation and university policy.

As a Payroll Manager, you will lead the payroll team, refine processes, coordinate year-end reconciliations, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders while supporting audits and system optimization in Workday.