Interim Payroll Leader – Canada/US, On-site Mississauga

Clarity Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions across Canada and the U.S. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and supporting system transformations. The ideal candidate has proven payroll experience, strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. regulations, and advanced skills with payroll systems. This contract position is based in Mississauga, requiring on-site work 4-5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with year-end compliance for payrolls.
• Availability to work on-site 4–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls in Canada and the U.S. for hourly and salaried employees.
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and collective agreements.
• Manage benefits administration.

Skills

Proven experience processing both Canadian and U.S. payrolls

Strong working knowledge of unionised payroll environments

Advanced proficiency with UKG Pro

Expertise with Excel

Demonstrated success leading payroll teams

High attention to detail

Tools

UKG Pro

Excel

ADP or Avanti

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions across Canada and the U.S. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and supporting system transformations. The ideal candidate has proven payroll experience, strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. regulations, and advanced skills with payroll systems. This contract position is based in Mississauga, requiring on-site work 4-5 days a week.