Payroll Manager

Indigo Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Park Canada is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across Canada. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, you will lead a team of payroll professionals and play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services.

You will manage bi-weekly Canadian payroll, ensure timeliness, accuracy, and compliance while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience leading payroll operations.
• Experience managing high‑volume Canadian payroll across provinces.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle bi-weekly Canadian payroll across all provinces.
• Lead and develop a payroll team to drive accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure payroll compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Administer payroll using ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Scheduler.

Skills

Payroll Leadership

Canadian Payroll

ADP Workforce Now

Time & Attendance

Team Development

Compliance

Excel

Communication

Bilingual French English

Audits

Group Benefits

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Enhanced Scheduler

Excel

Job description

Indigo Park Canada is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across Canada. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, you will lead a team of payroll professionals and play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of bi-weekly Canadian payroll across all provinces.
• Lead,coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals, creating an environment where team members can grow, contribute, and succeed.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Scheduler (Time & Attendance).
• Prepare, review, and validate payroll-related reports, including internal, external, and month-end reporting.
• Manage complex payroll transactions, including retroactive payments, bonuses, taxable benefits, and other compensation elements.
• Lead payroll reconciliations and support internal and external audits, as required.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless payroll processing and exceptional employee support.
• Manage the administration of group benefits, pension plans, and related payroll deductions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, systems, and overall efficiency.
• Stay current on payroll legislation, regulatory changes, and industry best practices across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Payroll Manager or in a senior payroll leadership role.
• Proven experience managing high-volume Canadian payroll operations.
• Experience leading and developing payroll teams.
• Strong knowledge of the complete Canadian payroll cycle.
• Thorough understanding of federal and provincial payroll legislation.
• Significant experience interpreting and administering collective agreements.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) required.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fully bilingual in French and English.
• Member in good standing of the National Payroll Institute (NPI).
• PCP or PLP designation is considered an asset.