Payroll Manager

Randstad Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Montreal seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions across Canada and the US. The role involves ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, managing a team, and implementing process improvements. This position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work model, and robust benefits, and requires significant payroll management experience and bilingualism.

Benefits

5 weeks of vacation annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Group RRSP plan with employer contributions

Modern office environment

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in multi-jurisdictional payroll management in Canada and the US.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and tax compliance.
• Preferred experience in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and tax requirements.
• Supervise and mentor payroll team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingualism (French and English)

Organizational skills

Education

Significant payroll management experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Position: Payroll Manager
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Industry: Professional Services – Large Enterprise
Location: Montreal (Hybrid – 3 days remote per week)
Salary: $90,000 to $110,000, based on experience
Software: ADP Workforce Now

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager seeking a leadership role within a large, dynamic professional services firm? Our well-established Montreal-based company with approximately 2,000 employees is looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee the full payroll function across multiple jurisdictions.

Advantages
Competitive salary between $90,000 and $110,000, based on experience
Hybrid work model: 3 days remote per week
5 weeks of vacation annually
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, life insurance)
Group RRSP plan with employer contributions
Modern office environment with convenient access and parking
Collaborative and supportive workplace culture

Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 2,000 employees across Canada and the US
Ensure accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing
Manage compliance with all regulatory and tax requirements, including government remittances and year-end reporting (T4, RL-1, W-2, etc.)
Oversee unionized and non-unionized payroll components, coordinating with stakeholders
Supervise and mentor payroll team members
Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external auditors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize payroll processes and systems
Ensure payroll practices comply with company policies and applicable laws

Qualifications
Significant payroll management experience in large, multi-jurisdictional environments (Canada and US)
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax compliance, and collective agreements
Experience in professional services or related sectors preferred
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now payroll software
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage priorities and lead a team effectively
Bilingual in French and English (written and spoken)

Summary
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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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