Supervisor - Payroll

Wesco; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead our payroll function, ensuring timely processing of timecards and maintaining accurate payroll records aligned with company goals.

You will supervise staff, develop operational plans, review regulations, and prepare government reports while maintaining strong controls. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, solid payroll and accounting knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of payroll experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates' Degree preferred.
• Ability to manage one's own time and time of others.
• Payroll and accounting practices and principles.
• Federal and state employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
• Organized, detail oriented, and results driven preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises payroll function of processing timecards, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining payroll control records, recording hours of work, and calculating payrolls.
• Develops operational plans to achieve results and ensures alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Sets goals for work group, manages execution, and measures results.
• Selects, manages, evaluates and develops staff; provides coaching and developmental opportunities.
• Reviews or directs review of personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, and occupations of newly hired workers, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll.
• Directs compilation and preparation of payroll data, including pension, insurance, bond purchases, and credit union payments.
• Records or directs recording of, new or changed pay rates in payroll register or computer files.
• Supervises computation of pay according to company policy.
• Reviews and approves payroll deductions.
• Interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
• Directs preparation of government reports.
• Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Payroll experience

Time management

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates' Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

• Supervises payroll function of processing timecards, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining payroll control records, recording hours of work, and calculating payrolls.
• Develops operational plans to achieve results and ensures alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Sets goals for work group, manages execution, and measures results.
• Selects, manages, evaluates and develops staff. Challenges employees, builds effective team, develops organizational capacity, and provides staff with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities.
• Reviews or directs review of personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, and occupations of newly hired workers, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll.
• Directs compilation and preparation of payroll data, including pension, insurance, bond purchases, and credit union payments.
• Records or directs recording of, new or changed pay rates in payroll register or computer files.
• Supervises computation of pay according to company policy.
• Reviews and approves payroll deductions.
• Interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
• Directs preparation of government reports.
• Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy.

Job Requirements

• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of payroll experience .
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates' Degree preferred.
• Ability to manage one's own time and time of others.
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Payroll and accounting practices and principles.
• Federal and state employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
• Organized, detail oriented, and results driven preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred.

Working Environment

General Office

Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Physical Requirements

Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.

Mental Requirements

Employee required to organize and coordinate schedules.

Employee required to analyze and interpret complex data.

Employee required to problem-solve.

Employee Required To Manage Other Employees

Compensation Details: $85,683 - $115,672 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.