Payroll Manager

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. Lead and oversee full-cycle biweekly and monthly payroll processing for 25,000 salaried and hourly team members across all Canadian provinces and territories .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$109,000 - CA$202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll management expertise, including full-cycle payroll processing, compliance with Canadian payroll legislation, and proficiency in enterprise HRIS/payroll systems. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while driving process improvements and ensuring accuracy in payroll operations.

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Payroll ManagementSAP Payroll / SAP SuccessFactors ECPCertified Payroll Manager (CPM)Canadian Payroll LegislationAdvanced MS Excel

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingPayroll CalculationsGeneral Ledger PostingsAccount ReconciliationsT4/T4A PreparationPayroll AccrualsStatutory RemittancesAudit FrameworksProcess ImprovementPayroll Financial Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingDetail OrientationQuantitative Problem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise HRISPayroll SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Canadian Payroll LegislationCRA GuidelinesRevenu Québec RegulationsUnionized EnvironmentsNon-Unionized Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee full-cycle biweekly and monthly payroll processing for 25,000 salaried and hourly team members across all Canadian provinces and territories
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll calculations, deductions, garnishments, taxable benefits, and expense reimbursements
Manage payroll financial processes, including general ledger postings, journal entries, payroll accruals, account reconciliations, and wire transfers
Oversee year-end processing, including T4/T4A and RL-1 preparation, filing, distribution, and PIER report resolutions
Ensure adherence to Canadian federal and provincial employment standards, tax legislation, CRA guidelines, and Revenu Québec regulations
Maintain internal controls for corporate governance and audit requirements
Serve as primary liaison for internal, external, and government regulatory audits
Monitor evolving payroll laws and regulations and implement required process or system updates
Lead, mentor, and manage payroll specialists and advisors
Establish operational KPIs and benchmarks
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives
Serve as functional/business lead for enterprise payroll software and HRIS modules
Partner with IT, HR Operations, and Finance to test, configure, and implement system upgrades, interfaces, and tools
Advise People & Culture, Finance, Total Rewards, and Legal on complex payroll matters
Manage escalated payroll inquiries and complex compensation scenarios
Oversee relationships with third-party payroll vendors, benefit carriers, and tax authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of progressive payroll management experience in large-scale, multi-province Canadian organizations supporting 20,000+ employees
Deep hands-on experience with enterprise HRIS/payroll systems; SAP Payroll / SAP SuccessFactors ECP highly preferred
Advanced MS Excel capabilities
Thorough understanding of Canadian federal/provincial payroll legislation, CRA, Revenu Québec, statutory remittances, and audit frameworks
Experience managing payroll within both unionized and non-unionized operating environments
Proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing payroll operations teams
Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation from the National Payroll Institute (NPI) required
CPA designation or post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or Business Administration preferred
High degree of analytical thinking, detail orientation, and quantitative problem-solving skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders
Strong change management skills with comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving corporate environments
Advanced knowledge of English required
Bilingualism in English and French (oral and written) is considered a strong asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 20%
Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
Comprehensive total rewards package
Competitive salary and bonus structures