Payroll Manager

Jobtailor; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for about 250 employees nationwide. You will verify hours, absences, vacations, leaves, premiums and deductions, and you will record accounting entries in Synerion.

You’ll ensure payroll governance and compliance with collective agreements, administer group insurance, pensions, RRSPs, prepare T4s and CNESST declarations, and collaborate with HR and accounting to support transitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience.
• DEC in administration, accounting or equivalent training/experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Knowledge of Employeur D and Synerion (an asset).
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, autonomy and excellent deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for approximately 250 employees across Canada.
• Verify accuracy of data related to hours worked, absences, vacation, leaves, premiums, deductions and personnel movements.
• Process complete payrolls on a weekly basis (factory) and biweekly/monthly basis for managers and office staff.
• Process payroll using Employeur D (Desjardins) and record accounting entries in Synerion.
• Ensure payroll governance, compliance and internal controls in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Administer enrollments in group insurance plans, pension plans and RRSPs.
• Produce year-end tax slips (T4 and Relevé 1).
• Complete the annual wage declaration to the CNESST and perform required follow-ups.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll and benefits-related inquiries.
• Work closely with HR and accounting teams.
• Receive personalized support from the current incumbent to facilitate the transition.
• Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Skills

Payroll Processing

Data Verification

Accounting Entries

Year-End Tax Slips

Wage Declaration

Excel Proficiency

Education

DEC in Administration

DEC in Accounting

Tools

Employeur D

Synerion

Job description

• Manage end-to-end payroll for approximately 250 employees across Canada.
• Verify accuracy of data related to hours worked, absences, vacation, leaves, premiums, deductions and personnel movements.
• Process complete payrolls on a weekly basis (factory) and biweekly/monthly basis for managers and office staff.
• Process payroll using Employeur D (Desjardins) and record accounting entries in Synerion.
• Ensure payroll governance, compliance and internal controls in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Administer enrollments in group insurance plans, pension plans and RRSPs.
• Produce year-end tax slips (T4 and Relevé 1).
• Complete the annual wage declaration to the CNESST and perform required follow-ups.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll and benefits-related inquiries.
• Work closely with HR and accounting teams.
• Receive personalized support from the current incumbent to facilitate the transition.
• Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience.
• DEC in administration, accounting or equivalent training/experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Knowledge of Employeur D and Synerion (an asset).
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, autonomy and excellent deadline management skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing payroll processes for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with governance and internal controls while maintaining accuracy in payroll data. Proficient in payroll systems and tools, with strong attention to detail and deadline management capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Management
• Employeur D
• Synerion
• Excel Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Data Verification
• Accounting Entries
• Year-End Tax Slips
• Wage Declaration

Soft Skills

• Integrity
• Autonomy
• Deadline Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• DEC in Administration
• DEC in Accounting

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Governance
• Compliance
• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Group Insurance Plans
• Pension Plans
• RRSPs
• CNESST

Tools & Technologies

• Employeur D
• Synerion