Our Client located in Markham is currently seeking a Director of Payroll & Benefits, This is a Permanent and a Hybrid role.

Reporting to the Vice President, HR Operations, the Director, Payroll and Benefits will manage teams accountable for processing payroll, benefits, retirement plans, pension, union payments and tax remittances accurately and on time.

You Must have experience with Workday.

Responsibilities:

  • The Director plays a critical role running day-to-day operations while leading the payroll and benefits transformation journey to standardize and fully automate administration processes. This is a highly visible and collaborative role, partnering with other HR functions, including HR Systems, HR Employee Service Centre, Total Rewards and HR Business, field operations, etc. to optimize payroll and benefits processes.
  • You will manage a team of Payroll and Benefit Managers and professionals, offering consistent and meaningful leadership to direct reports, with clear performance expectations and targets, establishing and ensuring accountability, providing regular coaching and feedback and opportunities for career development and progression.
  • Leverages data and analytics to develop new insights into the functions, informs strategy and drive improvement initiatives and provides regular reports to senior management regarding payroll metrics and trends.
  • Ensures the teams meet annual payroll and benefits cycle commitments including quarterly reconciliation, year-end process (compensation changes, T4s, T2200s), benefits renewal management, unionized payments and carry over management, and other regular process timelines.
  • Manages the budget, reviews functional performance, and ensure service level targets are met.
  • Builds and maintains professional partnerships with internal business partners and support internal customers effectively.

Requirements : 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related experience preferred.
  • Workday payroll certification.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation.
  • Minimum of 10+ years’ experience within payroll and benefits administration, with minimum of 5 years of leadership of senior level staff
  • Thorough knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulatory and financial requirements across Canada
  • Driver, the ability to move things forward and drive to completion with little direction.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, written and oral communication skills, including strong customer service skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
  • Collaborative style with ability to work with all levels of an organization and across divisions.
  • Proven ability to articulate a strategy and translate it into action and lead a team to execute and achieve stated goals.
  • Compelling and results-oriented leader who engenders high performance from individuals at all levels.
  • A demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement
  • Proven analytical mindset and ability to use metrics/dashboards to guide and monitor progress.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and ability to recognize and respond to changing priorities.
  • CEBS certification would be an asset.

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If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please email me your resume at [email protected] to organize a time to speak.