Payroll Manager

7 days ago

Etobicoke Ontario, Canada Altis Recruitment Full time

Location:
Toronto, Hybrid

Language:
English

Permanent

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where precision, trust, and collaboration truly matter. You will join a growing, multi-site organization within the retail and consumer goods space, supporting teams across Canada with accurate, compliant, and people-focused payroll operations. Your work will directly impact employees nationwide, ensuring they are paid correctly and on time, every time.

Working closely with finance, HR, and operational leaders, you will serve as a trusted payroll expert and people manager. This role blends hands-on delivery with strategic oversight, offering the chance to influence systems, improve processes, and mentor a dedicated payroll team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What's in it for You

You will be part of a collaborative workplace that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a role where your expertise is respected and your voice matters. You can expect exposure to complex, national payroll operations, opportunities to lead meaningful change, and a culture that supports professional growth and balance.

Your Responsibilities

  • You will lead end-to-end Canadian payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees using ADP WFN and Dayforce HCM.
  • In this role, you will oversee payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly accruals.
  • You will ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation, remittances, and year-end reporting requirements.
  • You will manage audits, government agency relationships, and internal controls related to payroll.
  • You will coach and develop the payroll team, providing guidance on best practices and compliance.
  • You will identify process improvement opportunities and support system enhancements and upgrades.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive Canadian payroll management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation and compliance.
  • Solid accounting background with payroll reconciliations and general ledger exposure.
  • Hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM and ADP WFN, required.
  • Experience working with large, multi-site organizations.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We are looking for a payroll leader who takes pride in accuracy, supports their team, and is excited to improve how we work together across the business."

Why Partner with Altis

If you've never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you're a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

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