Supervisor, Payroll Services

Aplin; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top employer in Canada is seeking a Payroll Supervisor for a permanent position based in Whitby, Ontario. The role involves overseeing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and mentoring the payroll team. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of full cycle Canadian payroll experience and a Certified Payroll Manager Designation. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vacation time

Comprehensive benefits for employee and spouse

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of full cycle Canadian payroll experience.
• Supervisory experience managing a team of 5.
• Experience with payroll sizes of 1,500-1,800, including union.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processes in coordination with finance.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Supervise and mentor the payroll team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Supervisory skills

Adaptability to new systems

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business or Accounting

Certified Payroll Manager Designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

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Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Whitby, ON-based company to hire a Payroll Supervisor! This is a permanent opportunity.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $110,000 with potential increases.
• This role will be Hybrid at the client’s Whitby, ON office (4 days a week).
• Permanent opportunity + vacation time + comprehensive benefits for the employee and their spouse.
• Monday to Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee payroll processes in coordination with the finance department.
2. Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment contracts, and relevant legislation.
3. Maintain payroll policies aligned with employment standards, tax laws, privacy regulations, and insurance requirements.
4. Accurately process special payments, including taxable benefits.
5. Supervise and mentor the payroll team, providing guidance on complex issues.
6. Assist with payroll budgeting and financial forecasting.
7. Review and approve complex payroll transactions (e.g., final payments, severance, salary continuance).
8. Develop and enhance payroll business practices, user guides, and training materials.
9. Act as a subject matter expert for payroll systems (e.g., PeopleSoft HCM, Time & Labour).
10. Manage user security approvals for payroll-related systems.
11. Design and deliver payroll training programs (quarterly, ad-hoc, and virtual self-service options).
12. Serve as the OMERS administrator, ensuring pension compliance.
13. Oversee payroll reporting (e.g., Statistics Canada, MBN Canada, ad-hoc reports).
14. Conduct payroll audits for compliance and legal support.
15. Lead payroll-related projects, including system upgrades and process improvements.
16. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Degree or Diploma in Business or Accounting.
2. Certified Payroll Manager Designation is required.
3. Over 5 years of full cycle Canadian payroll experience.
4. Supervisory experience managing a team of 5 (clerks and specialists).
5. Experience with payroll sizes of 1,500-1,800, including union (collective bargaining agreements).
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Quick learner, able to adapt to new systems rapidly.
8. PeopleSoft experience is a plus but not mandatory.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, are award-winning employment agencies connecting top-tier talent with organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not charge any fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding necessary work permits.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing
• Industries: Government Administration

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Location and salary details:

• Whitby, Ontario, Canada: CA$120,000.00
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