Payroll Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has a Payroll Leadership Professional designation and 5-10 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to engage effectively across all levels of the Group.
• Strong organizational skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and administer semi-monthly payrolls ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Act as primary escalation point for payroll inquiries.
• Lead year-end tax processes and audits.

Skills

Leadership in payroll

Advanced Excel functions

Workday

Ceridian

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Review select semi-monthly payrolls from across Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Administer select semi-monthly payrolls, including Board Director fees, annual bonuses and other special payments
• Act as primary escalation point for payroll inquiries, providing guidance and resolution
• Support the administration of Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP) and related payroll activities
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and internal and external teams to align payroll and business processes
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Lead year-end tax processes including T4s, T4As, and Releve 1, and audits of RQ, EHT and WSIB filings
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation and procedures; generate reports for leadership and compliance purposes
• Drive process improvements and support system enhancements
• Assist with internal and external audits

About You

• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 - 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in Workday, Ceridian, and advanced Excel functions
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively across all levels of the Group
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Salary Range

$100,000 - $110,000 /year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #461496.

Eligibility

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.