Our tier 1 client who is one of Canada's best managed operations is seeking a talented Assistant Payroll Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for processing high-volume, biweekly payroll (9000+ employees) across multiple provinces. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong payroll knowledge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, our client would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of payroll administrators

• Oversee full-cycle payroll, audits, and reporting

• Maintain time & attendance systems (ADP, Kronos, WFN)

• Ensure compliance with federal/provincial payroll regulations

• Liaise with retail locations, providing timely solutions

• Handle ROEs, payroll inquiries, and assist with accounting tasks

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in a payroll leadership role, ideally in retail

• Proven experience processing payroll for 2000+ employees

• Strong knowledge of multi-province ESA and payroll legislation

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)

• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and deadline-driven

• CPM designation (or in progress) is required

• Bilingual in French is a strong asset

If your resume reflects stability and you’re a collaborative, proactive payroll professional who’s ready to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, our client will definitely want to meet you.