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About the Role

People Corporation is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations within the HR Shared Services team. This role is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery and supporting payroll integration for new acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-provincial and multi-company Canadian workforce.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, benefits deductions, retirement plan contributions, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.
• Review and approve payroll reconciliations, statutory remittances, and payroll funding requirements.
• Ensure the accurate and timely remittance of RRSP/DPSP contributions to retirement plan providers.
• Develop and maintain controls, procedures, and reporting related to retirement remittances to minimize financial and compliance risk.
• Oversee year-end payroll activities, including T4s, RL-1s, ROEs, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and employment standards.
• Lead payroll integration activities related to business acquisitions and organizational changes.
• Assess payroll risks, processes, and controls for newly acquired entities.
• Coordinate employee data conversion, payroll mapping, earnings and deduction alignment, and payroll testing activities.
• Develop and execute payroll transition plans to ensure seamless integration into existing payroll operations.
• Partner with HR Business Partner, Integration and external vendors throughout acquisition projects.
• Serve as the functional lead for ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, controls, and employee experience.
• Define service level agreements (SLAs) and key metrics to monitor efficiency and effectiveness of HR Shared Services.
• Support payroll system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Document and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and standard operating practices.
• Consult with HR Business Advisory and HR functional leaders to support the continuous improvement of payroll services.
• Provide leadership to the payroll team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the payroll team and their activities including hiring, delegating work, determining priorities, and evaluating performance.
• Actively mentor and coach the team to ensure a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Provide day-to-day work direction, monitors activities to ensure SLAs and transactional deadlines are met.
• Establish individual development plan(s), monitor success and provide regular feedback.
• Develop annual operational plans, long and short-term project plans and monitors deliverables.
• Advise HR Leadership of resourcing needs and support required to implement new processes/policies/guidelines.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll activities during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integrations.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, source deductions, taxable benefits, pension administration, and year-end reporting.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple legal entities and provinces.
• Experience working within a Workday HCM environment if preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll process transformation and automation initiatives.

Skills

• ADP Workforce Now
• Workday HCM

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Manager
• Senior

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation

Salary/Compensations

• $115,000 - $130,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Health and wellness programs, including mental health support
• Training opportunities and assistance in obtaining professional designations

About the Company

• People Corporation is a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions.
• We serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians.
• We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity

• Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported.
• Dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
• If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com.