Manager, Payroll

Job Summary

Reporting to the Payroll Director, the Payroll Manager will be responsible for the payroll function supporting over 28,000 employees across Canada. Leading a fast-growing team, the Payroll Manager will participate in the implementation of best practices and ensure the processing of various payroll-related activities within the established deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage, coach and support team members and assist them in their development.
• Plan work and resources to ensure activities are completed within established deadlines.
• Closely monitor workloads.
• Identify, find and resolve payroll issues.
• Ensure compliance and integrity of information.
• Review and approve payroll data before final submission.
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal controls by all stakeholders.
• Ensure year-end processing, production of tax slips and various annual returns.
• Ensure the improvement of processes and contribute to the evolution of information systems. 
• Answer to questions and requests from employees, managers and external organizations regarding payroll data. 
• Collaborate in the production of various management reports, including general ledger entries, and participate in the preparation of the annual audit file;
• Participate in special projects.

Job Requirements

• LAP certification from the National Payroll Institute (formerly GAP).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position. 
• Experience with SAP.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage many tasks at once.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
• Good knowledge of federal and provincial regulations concerning payroll and tax returns.
• Professional awareness and concern for a job well done.
• Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, advanced level with Excel.
• Knowledge of Dimensions (UKG) an asset.
• Experience in the retail industry an asset.