Payroll Supervisor

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of Payroll Specialists and working to ensure payroll compliance for Canada. The Payroll Supervisor will contribute innovative payroll process improvements and follow standard operating procedures. Payroll Supervisors will train and develop their team of Payroll Specialists in addition to self-development. The Payroll Supervisor will ensure the highest level of customer service to all external and internal customers.

In Office Requirement: 

• Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week

Essential Functions:

• Assist with accounting functions supporting the general ledger
• Process proactive queries in order to improve upon the weekly payroll accuracy
• Recognize patterns or trends within Canada's payroll procedures including daily/weekly operations and influence payroll procedures
• Lead in-house payroll team: accurate, weekly wage reporting in additional to reconciliation for all Provincial tax withholdings
• Support and process payroll alongside Payroll Specialists for T-4 employees within Canada's Payroll Department

• Partner with team to ensure accurate and timely responses for all on and off cycle payroll matters for T-4 employees
• Provide customer service and analyze complex, escalated matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll
• Partner and engage with field support team in order to reconcile and ensure payroll and maintain changes to employee tax withholdings
• Partner closely with field support team, billing and benefits counterparts
• Educate and present trainings to Payroll team regarding current payroll policies
• Oversee year-end preparation and processing

Supervisory and/or Management Responsibility:

• Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• At least 4 years of in-house payroll preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• CPA PCP certification strongly preferred
• Post-secondary education - College diploma or University degree is strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate where essential
• Bilingualism (French) an asset

Core Competencies:

• Build relationships
• Develop people
• Lead change
• Inspire Others
• Think critically
• Communicate clearly
• Create accountability

Benefits Overview:

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan with company match options
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $99,000The position is bonus eligible

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara at or call for other accommodation options.