Director, Payroll

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

**Job Title**:

- Director, Payroll**Department**:

- Finance**Competition**:

- 87473**Internal/External**:

- Both**Employment Type**:

- Full Time Permanent**Location**:

- Remote anywhere in Canada**Salary**:

- Competitive Compensation**Reports To**:

- Chief Financial Officer**Shape the Future of Payroll, Pension & Benefits at Medavie
Are you a seasoned payroll leader looking for a role where you can drive process improvements, lead dynamic teams, and make a meaningful impact? Medavie Inc. shared services (Medavie Health Services and Medavie Blue Cross) is looking for a **Director of Payroll, Pension & Benefits** to oversee all functions and deliverables associated with processing payroll, pension, and benefits for over 8,000 employees, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, organization’s policies, and multiple collective agreements. This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for building and implementing consistent processes to support the growth of the organization.

**What You’ll Do**- Lead the Payroll, Pension & Benefits departments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and regulatory compliance.- Supervise a team of four (4) direct reports, including leaders for Medavie Blue Cross Payroll, Medavie Health Services Payroll, and the Pensions & Benefits Manager.- Drive consistency across payroll processes within all operating companies and support onboarding of payroll processes for new acquisitions.- Develop and implement strategies focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.- Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure payroll, pension and benefits processes support broader company goals.- Provide insightful analysis and reports to executive leadership to support recommendations to optimize staffing and cost management.

**What You’ll Bring**- Post secondary education in Accounting or Payroll, with a PCP or PLP Certification.- 10+ years of payroll, pension, and benefits experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.- Previous experience working in an environment with multiple collective agreements.- Expertise in payroll taxes, audits, and benefit programs.- Skilled in managing the processing of hourly and salaried payroll, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation.- Experience with payroll software (Workday preferred) and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.- In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and labor legislation.- Skilled at articulating complex ideas and issues in a clear and compelling manner to engage and align all stakeholders.- Proven ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including fostering partnerships with government entities.- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.- Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods.- English is requirement, written and verbal, to provide services to our customers and communicate with internal stakeholders. Bilingualism (ENG/ FR) considered an asset.

**Benefits of Joining the Medavie Team**Healthcare**: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, HSA, PSA, EAP, and life insurance - effective your first day and we cover the cost**Work/ Life Balance**: Flexible work schedules and paid vacation, sick days, and personal days to handle family or personal situations.**Planning for the Future**: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching contribution from Medavie.**Volunteering**: Opportunities to get involved in charitable causes and give back to the community.

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