Payroll director

Leclerc Foods; Brockville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food company in Brockville is seeking a Payroll Director to lead payroll operations across international entities. Responsibilities include overseeing the payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and mentoring a team of payroll professionals. The ideal candidate should have a degree in administration or accounting, payroll management experience, and be bilingual in French and English. This role offers a competitive benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Complete benefits program (including drug and dental insurance)

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll management role.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and specialized software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Oversee the full bi-weekly payroll cycle for multiple entities.
• Ensure legal and tax compliance of payroll processes.

Skills

Leadership

Tax regulation knowledge

Bilingualism

Stress management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in administration, accounting, or related field

Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Certified Payroll Manager certification

Tools

SAP

Dayforce

Excel

Kronos

Job description

Overview

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)

Function Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Payroll Director is responsible for the strategy, governance, and optimization of payroll operations across international entities (Canada, United States, United Kingdom). They lead the payroll team, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a key partner to Human Resources and Finance to guarantee efficient, secure, and scalable compensation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage, and develop a team of payroll professionals (approximately 5 people)
• Define the strategic direction of the payroll team in alignment with corporate objectives
• Collaborate closely with HR to ensure alignment of compensation policies and onboarding processes
• Oversee and participate in the full bi-weekly payroll cycle for Canadian, U.S., and U.K. entities, including expense account management
• Support the team in resolving anomalies or complex payroll cases
• Ensure legal and tax compliance of payroll processes, including remittances, T4, R1, W-2 forms, and other annual filings
• Implement robust internal controls and performance indicators to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with HR in developing social programs and payroll-related policies
• Advise managers and internal partners on complex payroll and benefits issues
• Contribute to the optimization of payroll-related systems
• Actively participate in internal and external audits
• Take on any other responsibilities related to payroll and compensation (special projects, training, etc.)

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Degree in administration, accounting, or a related field (recognized DEC or Bachelor’s)
• Payroll certification such as Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is a strong asset
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll management role, including team supervision
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll (e.g., taxable benefits) and general labor standards
• Good understanding of payroll-related accounting (journal entries, account reconciliation) is an asset
• Proficiency in payroll systems and specialized software (knowledge of SAP and Dayforce is a strong asset); highly skilled in Excel
• Familiarity with Kronos for time management is an asset
• Excellent ability to manage stress, priorities, and tight deadlines
• Bilingualism (French and English) required, both spoken and written
• Inspiring leadership, strong ethics, discretion, autonomy, and a high regard for teamwork
• Strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and complex problem-solving abilities
• Experience in a high-volume, international environment

Biscuits Leclerc is committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles and is committed to integration and equal opportunity. Upon request, Biscuits Leclerc will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability to ensure that the standards outlined in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are upheld. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the HR responsible at 613-933-1710 ext: 3600