Description

Payroll Supervisor / Manager

Direct Hire | Hybrid, 1 day a week onsite (Canada)

Brampton, ON

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead North American payroll operations in the US and Canada, in a fast-paced environment. This direct hire role offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role within payroll and compliance operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 CAD

Bonus: Variable compensation plan based on individual performance and company goals

Benefits Include:

  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • RRSP matching retirement plan (401(k) equivalent)
  • Additional ancillary benefits

Position Overview

The Corporate Payroll Supervisor/Manager will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and the U.S., ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This role manages day-to-day payroll execution while serving as a key payroll subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and audit bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls accurately and on time
  • Oversee payroll transactions, approvals, exemptions, and adjustments
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, reconciliations, and system updates
  • Partner with HR to ensure timely processing of new hires, terminations, and payroll changes
  • Audit payroll data to confirm accuracy of accounts, taxes, payment dates, and controls
  • Develop and maintain payroll quality controls and compliance processes
  • Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc payroll reports
  • Lead payroll year-end activities and reconciliations (EHT, WSIB, T4, T4A, W2, etc.)
  • Manage relationships with third-party tax providers for filings, amended returns, and jurisdictional compliance
  • Prepare and reconcile CRA and IRS statements, deductions, and tax slips
  • Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, including taxes, benefits, and liabilities
  • Collaborate with Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and cross-functional partners on system and process improvements
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation and regulatory changes
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to government inquiries
  • Support U.S. and Canadian benefits administration, vendor payments, and reconciliations
  • Assist with external payroll compliance audits and year-end reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
  • 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including 3+ years in payroll leadership
  • Bilingual in French(preferred) and English(required)
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and labor standards
  • Proven experience managing payroll year-end and compliance reporting
  • High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee data
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines

Certifications

  • PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) – required
  • CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) – strongly preferred
  • Canadian National Payroll Institute standards preferred

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Extensive experience with Dayforce payroll systems
  • Strong data entry, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities