Senior Consultant - Payroll Managed Services - Future Opportunity

Deloitte Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Senior Consultant for Payroll Managed Services in Toronto. Candidates must have a Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation and 3-5 years of payroll processing experience. Strong expertise in Dayforce and excellent communication skills are critical for providing outstanding client service. The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health support benefits

Development and Innovation Days

Competitive salary and bonus programs

Qualifications

• National Payroll Institute, Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Demonstrated expertise in Dayforce payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll, ensuring timely and precise payments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations.
• Provide exceptional client service by resolving payroll inquiries.

Skills

Expertise in Dayforce

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Payroll compliance knowledge

Intermediate MS Office proficiency

Fluency in English

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation

3-5 years of experience in payroll processing

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

SAP

Oracle

ADP

Job description

Senior Consultant - Payroll Managed Services - Future Opportunity

Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M5C 3G7

Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 129762
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian‑owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well‑being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on‑the‑job coaching

About the team

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Deloitte Canada is looking for detail‑oriented and motivated professionals to join our Payroll Managed Services team as Senior Consultants in the near future. This upcoming opportunity will allow you to play a key role in processing payroll and delivering exceptional service to our clients. If you have a strong background in payroll managed services, hands‑on experience with the Dayforce platform, and the agility to adapt to other leading payroll solutions, we invite you to stay connected for more information about this exciting role. Shape the future of payroll with Deloitte!

What will your typical day look like?

Payroll Processing

• Accurately process payroll for clients, ensuring timely and precise payment to employees.
• Leverage deep expertise in Dayforce to maximize efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are executed in compliance with client policies and established process flows and timelines.
• Adapt to and support payroll processing on additional platforms (such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, ADP, QuickBooks) as required by client engagements.

Compliance and Controls

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws to ensure compliance.
• Adhere to robust controls and procedures to maintain the integrity of payroll data.
• Collaborate with the payroll advisory team to conduct regular internal audits of our client files to identify any potential compliance issues and take corrective actions, as necessary.

Client Service and Support

• Provide exceptional service to clients by addressing payroll‑related inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their payroll needs and provide tailored solutions, leveraging both Dayforce and other platforms as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports to client stakeholders as required.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Qualifications:

• National Payroll Institute, Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing within a managed services environment, with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality payroll services to multiple clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in Dayforce payroll software with a strong ability to troubleshoot and optimize Dayforce for client‑specific needs.
• Ability and willingness to adapt quickly to other payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, ADP, QuickBooks) as client requirements change.
• Good understanding of payroll compliance requirements, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Experience with Canadian payroll activities is essential; international payroll experience is an asset.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office Suite proficiency (e.g., MS Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is an asset.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated adaptability to changing priorities and a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience with payroll activities such as onboarding, terminations, leave management, and benefits reporting.
• Familiarity with a variety of payroll solutions, with a focus on Dayforce and the ability to cross‑train on additional platforms such as Dayforce, Oracle, Workday, SAP, ADP and QuickBooks.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - $114,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people‑first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm‑wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles — and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [e-mail] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.