Payroll Manager- U.S. & Canada

Lakeshore Talent; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching retirement plan

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Payroll Supervisor/Manager in Brampton, ON, to oversee payroll operations across Canada and the U.S. The role requires 10+ years of payroll experience with leadership skills, including managing audits, compliance, and year-end processes. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree, be bilingual in French and English, and have strong expertise in payroll legislation. Competitive compensation and hybrid working conditions are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including 3+ years in payroll leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and labor standards.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and the U.S.
• Process and audit bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls accurately.
• Lead payroll year-end activities and reconciliations.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet critical deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources

Tools

Dayforce payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct Hire | Hybrid, 1 day a week onsite

Location: Brampton, ON

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead North American payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. This direct hire role offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role within payroll and compliance operations.

• Bonus: Variable compensation plan based on individual performance and company goals

Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP matching retirement plan (401(k) equivalent)
• Additional ancillary benefits

Position Overview

The Corporate Payroll Supervisor/Manager will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and the U.S., ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This role manages day-to-day payroll execution while serving as a key payroll subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and audit bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls accurately and on time
• Oversee payroll transactions, approvals, exemptions, and adjustments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, reconciliations, and system updates
• Partner with HR to ensure timely processing of new hires, terminations, and payroll changes
• Audit payroll data to confirm accuracy of accounts, taxes, payment dates, and controls
• Develop and maintain payroll quality controls and compliance processes
• Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc payroll reports
• Lead payroll year-end activities and reconciliations (EHT, WSIB, T4, T4A, W2, etc.)
• Manage relationships with third-party tax providers for filings, amended returns, and jurisdictional compliance
• Prepare and reconcile CRA and IRS statements, deductions, and tax slips
• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, including taxes, benefits, and liabilities
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and cross-functional partners on system and process improvements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation and regulatory changes
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to government inquiries
• Support U.S. and Canadian benefits administration, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Assist with external payroll compliance audits and year-end reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including 3+ years in payroll leadership
• Bilingual in French and English
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and labor standards
• Proven experience managing payroll year-end and compliance reporting
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee data
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines

Certifications

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) – required
• CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) – strongly preferred
• Canadian National Payroll Institute standards preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Extensive experience with Dayforce payroll systems
• Strong data entry, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities