Payroll Processing In Jobs in Brampton, ON (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Payroll Manager to join our HR Shared Services team in leading our payroll operations. People Corporation is a growing, acquisition-driven organization and the Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services while supporting payroll integration activities related to new acquisitions.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing payroll in a complex, multi-entity environment, strong expertise with ADP Workforce Now, and a proven track record leading payroll workstreams during acquisitions, organizational transitions, and system integrations.The Payroll Manager will:

Payroll Operations

• 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.
  

Acquisition & Integration Support

• 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.
  

Systems & Process Improvement

• 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.
  

Leadership

• Provide leadership to the payroll team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Responsible for overseeing the payroll team and their activities including hiring, delegating work, determining priorities, and evaluating performance.

• Actively mentor and coaches 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.
  

Reporting Relationships

• 3 Direct Reports, 2 In-Direct Reports
  

To be successful as a Payroll Manager with People Corporation, you will need:

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience.

• Minimum 3 years in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role.

• Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now is preferred.

• 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.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Accounting, and/or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation.

• Experience working within a Workday HCM environment if preferred.

• Experience supporting payroll process transformation and automation initiatives.

• Bilingual English/French is considered an asset.

What's in it for you:

• 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.

• Competitive compensation package.

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions 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.
Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out tocareers@peoplecorporation.com.

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $115,000 - 130,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.