Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Our client, a well-established organization based in Downtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for a large, multi-provincial employee population.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in compliance with all federal and provincial legislation.
• Manage payroll-related activities, including year-end processing, T4s, ROEs, statutory remittances, and reconciliations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support payroll and benefits administration.
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, identifying opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
• Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with payroll implementations, system upgrades, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• PCP designation required; CPM designation is considered a strong asset.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-provincial payroll in Canada.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, employment standards, and statutory requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Dayforce, UKG, Workday, or similar.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are an asset.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment in a convenient Downtown Toronto location.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing payroll team.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Career growth within a stable and reputable organization.

Portfolio are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position. To the best of our knowledge, this vacancy is for a new or existing role within their organization.