Manager, Payroll, Benefits & HRIS

Beanfield; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Five personal care days

Total rewards package (TSA and HCSA)

Job summary

Beanfield, a growing Canadian telecom with a strong west coast and eastern footprint, seeks an experienced Manager of Payroll & Benefits. You will own the payroll and benefits function, lead ADP Workforce Now administration, and partner with HR and finance to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services for 300–1,000 employees across Canada.

You’ll drive process improvements, support annual renewals, and contribute to employee experience with clear communications and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in HR, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• 7+ years payroll experience with 3+ years leading payroll ops.
• Payroll for 300–1,000 employees; federally regulated employer experience preferred.
• Strong benefits administration experience and ADP Workforce Now mastery.
• National Payroll Institute member and solid HRIS skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll, benefits, and HRIS operations.
• Manage full-cycle bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Canada Labour Code and CRA rules.
• Oversee year-end activities including T4s and reconciliations.
• Administer Beanfield's group benefits programs and enrollments.
• Configure earnings codes, deductions, and workflows in ADP.
• Build ad-hoc and scheduled reports for analytics and forecasting.

Skills

Payroll leadership

ADP Workforce Now

Benefits administration

HRIS administration

Reporting & analytics

Canada Labour Code knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HR/Business Admin/Accounting degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

We don’t just build networks, we build communities. From our roots in Liberty Village to our growing footprint across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, Beanfield has spent 35+ years connecting people through a robust, independently owned fibre-optic network.

With 500+ employees and an entrepreneurial mindset, we move fast, think creatively, and stay connected to the people who make Beanfield what it is. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your work matters, you will feel right at home.

Our Values

We Are Challengers

We lead the way. We disrupt the industry by thinking differently, moving quickly, and taking ownership. We operate with a startup mentality and believe in building and investing in our own infrastructure, and our people.

We Are United

We operate as one team. Collaboration is core to how we work, and every idea matters. We believe strong partnerships and shared ownership lead to better outcomes.

We Care

We care deeply about our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We build trust through open communication, thoughtful decisions, and a relentless focus on our brand and customer experience.

The Role

We are looking for an experiencedManager, Payroll & Benefitswho is passionate about delivering exceptional service, leveraging technology, and continuously improving processes. This is an exciting opportunity to own and lead the payroll and benefits function for a growing Canadian telecommunications company while serving as the subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and take pride in delivering accurate, compliant, and employee-focused payroll services, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As our Manager, Payroll & Benefits, you will lead the day-to-day payroll, benefits, and HRIS operations while driving process improvements and supporting a best-in-class employee experience.

Payroll Administration

• Managing the full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for all employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with Canada Labour Code requirements.
• Validating payroll reports and reconciling payroll prior to transmission.
• Preparing year-end payroll activities including T4s and year-end reconciliations.
• Responding to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and confidential manner.
• Maintaining complete payroll documentation and supporting internal and external audits.
• Preparing regular reporting including overtime analysis, headcount reporting, and vacation liability.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, CRA regulations, Revenu Québec (for Quebec payroll), and workers' compensation boards (WSIB, CNESST, WCB, etc.).
• Oversee legal third-party payments, including EHT/QHSF, RRSP and DPSP contributions, and court-ordered garnishments.

Benefits Administration

• Administering Beanfield's group benefits programs.
• Managing employee enrolments, changes, and terminations.
• Partnering with benefit providers and brokers to resolve complex issues.
• Supporting annual benefits renewals and employee communications.

ADP Workforce Now Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now.
• Maintain employee records and organizational structure.
• Configure earnings codes, deductions, workflows, security roles, and system updates.
• Support system enhancements and new module implementations.
• Troubleshoot payroll and system issues.
• Ensure data integrity across all HRIS records.
• Build, generate, and analyze custom ad-hoc and scheduled reports using ADP Custom Reporting to support workforce analytics and financial forecasting.

We are always looking for better ways to work. In this role you will:

• Lead and continuously improve payroll operations.
• Develop payroll procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain payroll calendars and service standards.
• Participate in HR projects including compensation reviews, annual salary increases, bonus administration, and system implementations.

Employee Experience

• Responding promptly to payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Educating employees on payroll and benefits programs.
• Creating easy-to-understand payroll communications.
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding activities.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

7+ years of progressive payroll experience.

Minimum 3 years leading payroll operations.

Experience administering payroll for 300–1,000 employees.

Experience with federally regulated employers preferred.

Strong benefits administration experience.

Advanced experience with ADP Workforce Now.

National Payroll Institute member.

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of:

ADP Workforce Now.

Payroll legislation.

Benefits administration.

HRIS administration.

Reporting and analytics.

What’s in it for you

A united, values-driven culture that genuinely cares about people, collaboration, and community.

Hybrid work model in our vibrant Liberty Village office

A comprehensive total rewards package, including Traditional Spending Account (TSA) and Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) coverage to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

An additional five (5) personal care days, giving you extra flexibility to recharge, reset, or take care of what matters most.

At Beanfield, we’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

We believe that diverse teams make stronger teams. No matter your background, experience, or life story, if you meet the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Beanfield provides reasonable accommodations at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you need support during your application or interview, please reach out to us [e-mail], we are happy to help.

Please note:

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience.The salary range indicated includes a Short Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”) which represents a percentage of your Base Salary based on the achievement of individual and corporate objectives; The STIP payment is calculated based on a formula that takes into account several factors, including, without limitation, corporate and individual performance measures. The STIP payment is conditional upon meeting all of the STIP’s eligibility requirements.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, as we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Also, all official communication regarding recruitment and hiring at Beanfield will come exclusively from email addresses ending [e-mail]. We urge candidates to be cautious of any unsolicited messages or offers and to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.