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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Canadian payroll and tax operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading payroll teams and managing complex processes. Proficient in system implementations and process improvements, with a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration across organizational levels.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Canadian Payroll RegulationsADP Workforce NowNational Payroll Institute CertificationAdvanced Excel SkillsLeadership in Payroll Management
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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingTax Operations ManagementCompliance MonitoringSystem ImplementationsFinancial ReportingData AnalysisProcess ImprovementsAudit ManagementSOP DevelopmentWorkers' Compensation Coordination
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationCommitment to Accuracy
Certifications & Qualifications
National Payroll Institute Certification (NPI / CPM or PCP)
Industry Keywords
Payroll AdministrationMulti-Province EnvironmentVendor ManagementExempt and Non-Exempt PayExpatriate PayExecutive PayIncentive ProgramsCompliance StandardsInternal ControlsTax Filings
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and strengthen Canada payroll and tax operations for eight Canadian operating companies and approximately 800 employees
- Provide end-to-end accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant Canadian payroll processing
- Establish and maintain internal controls and governance standards
- Monitor and advise on changes to Canadian payroll laws and support implementation, communication, and education
- Lead Canada-related projects involving system implementations, integrations, compliance, process improvements, audits, acquisitions, and brand ventures
- Manage Canadian tax operations, including amendments, notices, agency relationships, tax-rate changes, and annual tax filings
- Oversee tax services managed by ADP Canada and identify operational gaps and risks
- Handle direct tax filings and coordinate workers' compensation reports
- Manage Canadian payroll administration priorities, deadlines, accountability, and performance expectations
- Develop the Payroll Administrator through cross-training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous development
- Write SOPs, processes, and policies and maintain continuity checklists and logs
- Drive payroll and tax process improvements, systems optimization, and issue management
- Collaborate with brand HR teams on compliance, reporting, PTO configurations, earning and deduction codes, GL files, and specialized inquiries
- Work with brands and the Senior Director of Payroll on special projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Over 5-7 years of experience leading payroll teams in a high-volume, complex, multi-province environment, including vendor and audit management
- Practical experience managing exempt, non-exempt, expatriate, executive pay, and specialized incentive-program workforces
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations
- Certification from the National Payroll Institute (NPI / CPM or PCP) required
- Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now
- Advanced Excel skills for financial reporting, data analysis, and reconciliations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to accuracy, compliance, integrity, and confidentiality
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field strongly preferred
- Ability to collaborate with external partners and stakeholders at all organizational levels
