Payroll and Benefits Manager

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Manager for Payroll & Benefits to lead a high-performing team. This exciting role involves overseeing payroll and benefits administration for employees across Canada and the U.S., ensuring compliance with various regulations, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive payroll management experience, and a commitment to fostering a diverse workplace. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building top-performing finance and accounting teams, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing high-volume payroll in Canada and the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of CRA, IRS, and labour standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and benefits administration across Canadian provinces and U.S. states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state legislation.

Skills

Payroll Management

Compliance Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Canadian payroll certification (PCP or CPM)

U.S. payroll certifications (FPC or CPP)

Tools

Payroll Systems

HRIS Software

Job description

This range is provided by Clarity Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$95,000.00/yr - CA$140,000.00/yr

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Manager, Payroll & Benefits to lead a high-performing payroll team supporting employees across Canada and the U.S. This role requires a strategic leader with hands-on experience in payroll, benefits, compliance, and process optimization in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee accurate payroll and benefits administration for salaried, hourly, and contract staff across Canadian provinces and U.S. states
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state legislation, as well as collective agreements
• Lead and develop a team of payroll professionals; provide training, guidance, and oversight
• Manage payroll tax reporting, remittances, reconciliations, and year-end filings (T4s, W-2s, etc.)
• Maintain and update payroll and benefits policies, procedures, and documentation
• Support internal and external audits; respond to inquiries from governing agencies and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, systems updates, and process enhancements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data entry, employee records, and system integrity
• Lead the administration of seniority, leave entitlements, and benefit plans (RRSPs, 401Ks, etc.)

What You Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Canadian payroll certification (PCP or CPM); U.S. certifications (FPC or CPP) an asset
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing high-volume payroll in Canada and the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of CRA, IRS, WCB, and Canadian and U.S. labour and employment standards
• Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, training, and mentoring staff
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of payroll systems
• Organized, detail-oriented, and effective under pressure
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application.
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview.

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3120177

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Professional Services

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