Payroll Manager

Geosam Capital; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation : 4 weeks

16.5 public holidays

Comprehensive group insurance

Defined benefit pension

Hybrid work model

Free parking

EAP

CPE daycare access

Job summary

The City of Laval is seeking a Payroll Operations Supervisor in Laval, QC. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise the weekly payroll processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with collective agreements and current tax rules. You will lead the division's operational staff to meet deadlines and service objectives.

Based in Laval, this hybrid role offers a 33.75-hour work week, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting sciences or administration with accounting concentration.
• 8 years of payroll processing experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of tax rules and compensation-related laws.
• Good knowledge of databases and Excel.
• Familiarity with a computerized payroll management system (HRIS).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise weekly payroll processes.
• Supervise operational staff in payroll processing.
• Identify payroll processing issues and communicate with HR service center.
• Ensure data integrity and reliability of payroll changes.
• Provide effective customer service for payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Collaboration

Leadership

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or administration with accounting concentration

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Databases

Job description

UNIT: Collection of working conditions - Executives - City of Laval

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 4817

POSTING PERIOD: From October 19 to November 6, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

DIVISION: Human Resources, Payroll and Group Insurance

SALARY: Class 6 – $95,150.98 to $118,939.46 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week,

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: 1200 Boulevard Chomedey, Laval, 3rd floor

The challenges that await you

Reporting to the Payroll Division Chief, you will plan, coordinate, and supervise the operational activities related to the processing and production of payroll for all employees of the City of Laval. More specifically, you will ensure the integrity and reliability of the data and that the payroll processing complies with the various rules of collective agreements and current tax regulations. To this end, you will plan, organize, and control the operational staff of the division, ensuring the achievement of processing objectives, data accuracy, and payroll production within the required deadlines.

And more specifically:

• You will plan, coordinate, and control the weekly payroll processes;
• You will supervise the work of operational staff regarding the processing and production of weekly payroll;
• You will identify and communicate payroll processing issues to the HR service center team;
• You will ensure the integrity and reliability of data changes in the payroll system;
• You will provide effective customer service for the ongoing payroll operations.

The ideal profile for us

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting sciences or in administration, with a concentration in accounting;
• Have 8 years of experience in payroll processing in a unionized environment;
• Very good knowledge of tax rules and other laws related to compensation;
• Very good knowledge of databases and Excel software;
• Good knowledge of a computerized payroll management system (HRIS).

Skills

• Change agent
• Kindness/empathy
• Collaboration
• Managerial courage
• Talent development
• Ability to innovate/optimize
• Effective management
• Leadership
• Results-oriented
• Health/safety

The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means joining the third largest city in Quebec, in an environment where your leadership and influence can truly make a difference. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed, and passionate team for public service.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Hybrid working mode;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.