Job Description

Our client is looking for a Payroll Manager to come join their team.

Shift: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Location: Whitby, ON
Role type: Permanent, Hybrid (2 days a week onsite) 

Summary of Role: 

You will be responsible for leading a team of 11 people and providing support to the rest of the team with payroll duties. 

Responsibilities:

1. Manage payroll services and related functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of multiple
bi-weekly payrolls for all employees in compliance with provincial legislation(s) and policies, as well as collective agreements, where applicable.
2. Responsible for monthly remittances and reconciliations to unions and federations, pension and benefit
plans, and government bodies.
3. Accountable for year end process and all T4, EHT, and other reconciliations and required filings.
4. Provide leadership, coaching and technical guidance to the Payroll team.
5. Acts as a liaison with all levels of Management regarding Payroll issues.
6. Stay current with and lead the implementation of changing legislation.
7. Work with outside auditors and conduct analysis as requested.
8. Model and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications: 

1. A minimum of 7 years leading a Payroll Department in a large, complex, unionized environment. Completion of a Community College Diploma or Undergraduate University Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
2. Payroll Leadership Professional (Certified Payroll Manager) Designation through the National Payroll
3. Institute.
4. Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, CRA, and other Government regulations, pension and benefit plan administration.
5. Experience working with collective agreements and ensuring that all payroll processes align and support requirements and negotiated language.
6.  Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices.
7. Experience working with OMERS, Teacher's Pension Plan or other defined benefit plans is an asset.
8. Analytical skills and the ability to problem solve.
9. Strong skills in MS Excel with the ability to analyze large amounts of data through spreadsheets.
10. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask, plan and organize tasks in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
11. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast, complex environment.
12. Ability to manage, lead and motivate employees to achieve performance excellence.
13. Experience working through a ERP implementation would be an asset.

Please note: This is a 35 hour per week, permanent position.

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