Payroll Manager

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Payroll Manager in Mississauga, Canada. The role requires 10+ years of payroll leadership experience and expertise in Canadian and US payroll compliance. You will oversee full-cycle payroll, lead the payroll team, and ensure compliance with labor laws. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this position. This full-time employment opportunity also entails working with financial and operational teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll leadership experience.
• Proven expertise with multi-state US and Canadian payroll compliance.
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or similar complex settings.

Responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle Canadian and US payrolls.
• Lead payroll accounting, journal entries, and audits.
• Supervise and coach the payroll team.

Skills

Payroll leadership experience

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

PCP designation

Tools

UKG

ADP Workforce Now

Avanti

Epicor

Vena

Job description

Our client is an innovative seedling company specializing in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality plant starters for both commercial and residential markets. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge growing techniques, they provide a wide variety of plants designed to support eco-friendly gardening and farming practices. Their dedication to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction makes them a trusted partner in the horticultural industry.

Responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle Canadian and US payrolls, including unionized environments across existing and future payroll and HRIS platforms
• Lead payroll accounting, journal entries, and audits
• Supervise and coach the payroll team (Lead Administrator and Payroll Specialist)
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and US state labor laws
• Oversee reporting, reconciliation, and internal control improvements
• Spearhead payroll process re-engineering and automation initiatives
• Support finance team integration and digital system transformation
• Build strong cross-functional relationships (Finance, HR, Operations)
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll and benefits administration (RRSP, 401k, Drug, Dental, Extended Health)
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance overall business operations

Requirements

• 10+ years of payroll leadership experience
• PCP designation and HR experience preferred
• Proven expertise with multi-state US and Canadian payroll compliance
• Systems: UKG, ADP Workforce Now, Avanti, Passport (T&E), Epicor, Vena
• Industry experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or similar complex settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #20453.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing and Farming

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