Payroll Manager
Location: Mississauga (on site)
Industry: Confidential (mid-sized corporate environment)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We’re working with a long-standing client—an established and growing organization with national operations—to help them find a Payroll Manager to lead their internal payroll function. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a critical business area, manage staff, and ensure payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process for employees across multiple provinces
- Lead and support a payroll professional, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight
- Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial legislation related to payroll, source deductions, and remittances
- Handle year-end payroll activities including reconciliations, audits, and issuing of T4s and other tax forms
- Partner with HR and Finance to align on payroll-related accounting, reporting, and benefits administration
- Maintain payroll records and ensure the accuracy of data in the payroll system (ADP Workforce Now)
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
- Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies (CRA, Revenu Québec, Service Canada)
- Continuously review payroll processes and systems to identify improvements and efficiencies
About You
- 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- PCP certification required; PLP designation is considered an asset
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and best practices
- Strong understanding of payroll accounting and reconciliations
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing deadlines
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and full benefits package
- Supportive team environment with strong leadership and organizational stability
- Opportunity to modernize and lead process improvements in payroll
- Professional development opportunities and room to grow
