Payroll Operations Lead

Job Type: Full Time

Function: Human Resources

Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON

Working Model: Hybrid

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Ready for a glow-up? As a Payroll Operations Lead, you'll drive the full spectrum of payroll operations for all our stores and corporate office employees nationwide. In this pivotal role, you'll be the go-to expert, ensuring every step of the Canadian payroll process runs with accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Payroll Operations, North America, you'll play a key role in shaping and elevating our payroll practices while supporting an incredible team of passionate employees across the country.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payment for all Canadian employees while proactively mitigating potential risks
• Review and validate all payroll inputs, collaborating with the Senior Payroll Analyst for joint review
• Conduct comprehensive audits with the Senior Payroll Analyst, reconcile payroll and timekeeping records, and resolve complex employee payroll issues
• Support all year-end processing, including T4s and other statutory filings such as Workers' Compensation (WC) and Employer Health Tax (EHT), ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Ensure all payroll operations are in full compliance with federal and provincial laws, staying current with regulatory updates
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine robust payroll validation rules, audit controls, and reconciliation processes, establishing and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll systems and processes for greater efficiency
• Partner with the HRIS Business Partner to evaluate and optimize payroll tools and systems, driving business process transformation while maintaining strong quality controls and minimizing disruptions
• Collaborate with key cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Accounting, to define and anticipate evolving payroll requirements, proactively streamline workflows, and enhance interdepartmental alignment
• Manage and lead communication with third-party vendors to ensure seamless service delivery

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll operations
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• PCP certification strongly preferred
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Dayforce application is a plus
• Direct experience with Payroll, Time and Attendance, and Human Resources Information Systems
• In-depth knowledge of payroll taxes, calculations, and all statutory, legislative, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to scale payroll functions and transform payroll operations for greater efficiency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience with change management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing effective solutions
• Demonstrated success delivering results through influence and cross-functional collaboration

What You'll Get:

• Caring Community. You'll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills. You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you'll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You Are:

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits and may vary depending on job classification and length of employment.

• Wealth. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, bonus potential, RRSP matching.
• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family's needs with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access to our Well- program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being.
• Balance. You'll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Growth. A career glow-up is built into every role, with access to training and development, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Perks. Think you've tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for gratis, and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands.
• Support. Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

Join us and Belong to Something Beautiful.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.