Payroll Manager (Hybrid or Remote)

Mountain Equipment Company; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Equipment Company is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead their Payroll team and enhance People programs related to payroll and benefits. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing payroll processes, and supporting a positive employee experience. Candidates should have a CPM designation and significant experience in payroll management. The position offers hybrid or remote work options within Canada and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Work-life flexibility

Generous annual vacation allotment

Paid Care time (Wellness / sick)

Retirement Savings Plan

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Staff Discount

Paid days for outdoor activities or volunteering

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in payroll and benefits.
• 3+ years of management experience in a People department.
• Bilingual (EN & FR) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEC's Payroll team and ensure timely payroll submissions.
• Ensure compliance with provincial ESA and statutory requirements.
• Review benefit programs for market competitiveness.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Degree in finance, accounting, payroll, or HR

Tools

ADP software

Excel

Job description

At MEC, we believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products; we offer passion for the outdoors. We play with purpose!

Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we'd love to connect with you. Join us!

Inclusivity at MEC

MEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive community of staffers. We're proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome of all applicants to join our diverse team. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

The Opportunity

As the Payroll Manager you will work in partnership with the Sr. Manager, People, to develop, enhance, facilitate and execute People programs related payroll, benefits, and total rewards. As a credible business-oriented solution provider and trusted advisor, you are motivated by the results and impact of those results. You're an effective communicator, who works to proactively implement positive improvements to preserve and enhance our strong culture and to help create a world-class employee experience.

Location : This can be either hybrid from MEC's Home Office in Vancouver or remote within Canada.

As the Payroll Manager, you'll be :

• Oversee MEC's Payroll team providing strong leadership and mentorship to continue growing the skills and abilities of team members.
• Leverage ADP software and other People systems, including Citation Canada (HRDownloads), HR ticketing system, and Thinkific. Recommend enhancements or improvements to systems / processes.
• Ensure the Payroll team completes a timely submission of biweekly payroll so our MEC staffers are paid the correct amount on time.
• Work with the Payroll team to ensure compliance with provincial ESA and all statutory requirements, including Worksafe requirements.
• Work with Finance to support month-end, year-end, GL and journal entries. Continue to train / delegate these responsibilities to your Payroll team.
• Partner with our People Business Management team to support their work through the hiring and termination process.
• Support business leaders and key stakeholders by providing regular reporting and guidance to ensure policies and programs are being followed and new policies / programs are rolled out effectively.
• Work with the People Systems Manager and Payroll & Benefits Specialist to liaise and be the point person with MEC's benefit consultants.
• Regularly review our benefit programs for market competitiveness and share recommendations on changes or new options to the Sr. Manager, People.
• Work in partnership with the Sr. Manager, People, to complete the annual processes including benefit renewals and payroll year-end.
• Find efficiencies within our People systems and recommend / implement new ways to improve the employee experience.
• With the opening of new MEC locations, be proactive in researching ESA requirements in any new provinces, along with existing provinces. Oversee the set-up of new locations from a People systems, benefits, and payroll perspective.
• Review CBAs to maintain compliance with our policies, payroll and benefits.
• Partner with Sr. Manager, People and VP, People to support the annual pay review process including merit increases and market adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, People, and / or the VP, People.

Qualifications

• Hold an active Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation from the Canadian Payroll Association. CPHR designation also considered an asset.
• Degree / diploma / certificate with a focus on finance, accounting, payroll and / or human resources
• 5-8 years of progressively advanced experience in payroll and benefits
• 3+ years of management experience, ideally within a People department.
• Experience processing payroll in BC, AB, MB, ON, QC, NB & NS is an asset.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks / projects, at the same time, while keeping your cool.
• Great communication skills - you listen first, then share knowledge. Excellent speaking and writing skills.
• A hard-working attitude. You deliver on what you commit to do.
• Savviness with Windows, Excel (advanced knowledge), Outlook and other MS Office programs.
• Experience with ADP software.
• Experience working in unionized environments.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of ESA across the various provinces in which MEC operates.
• Bilingual (EN & FR) is an asset.

The Compensation & Perks

This is an permanent role with an anticipated annual base salary range of $89,500 to $112,200 . The exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate's relevant skills, experience, location, qualifications and internal equity. This role is eligible for our annual variable incentive plan.

• Work-life flexibility
• Generous annual vacation allotment
• Paid Care time (Wellness / sick)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors
• Paid days to pursue outdoor activities and / or volunteer in your community

Note : Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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