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About the Role

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department, including processing multiple payrolls and monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to team member payroll inbox inquiries, providing guidance on payroll policies and procedures.
• Maintain current and updated payroll documentation, workflow, and work procedures.
• Implement payroll best practices and enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated on legislation for garnishees, educate team members on legislative standards, and answer related inquiries.
• Manage the payroll process and maintain payroll information (new hires, terminations, leave of absence, benefit deductions, garnishments, etc.), including gross-to-net calculation, audit, and balancing.
• Manage end-to-end Canadian and U.S. payroll cycles, including off-cycle payroll.
• Review payroll reports and audit outputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Support payroll-related reporting and provide data insights to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with year-end activities, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Train and lead Payroll teams on day-to-day tasks and ensure cross-training.
• Support cost savings initiatives and operating efficiencies within the payroll department.
• Liaise with service providers, research, and resolve problems.
• Calculate, enter, and monitor programs such as RRSP/DPSP, Taxable Benefits, EPSP, etc., in collaboration with other members of the People and Culture team.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS), including reporting hazards and incidents, and promoting the Company Safety Policy.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years of work experience in payroll processing.
• Detail oriented and a proven self-starter.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Able to work autonomously while possessing strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, experience using Google and/or Microsoft Office products.

Skills

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation or in progress
• Avanti Software experience
• Google Office products
• Microsoft Office products

Location

• Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street)

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5-7 years

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent work experience

About the Company

• Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm.
• Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
• Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.
• Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.