Payroll Manager

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced Payroll Manager to join our client’s finance team in Peterborough, ON. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing for the company, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, compliance with labor laws, and the ability to lead a team. The Payroll Manager will collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate records and timely payroll delivery.

• Location: Peterborough, ON

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Manage bi-weekly payroll

• Supervise the payroll team in processing payroll for full-time and part-time employees, including both unionized and non-unionized staff, with a focus on manual transactions, calculations, and adjustments.

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.

• Ensure compliance with Government regulations and Company-specific policies regarding payroll processing.

• Ensure payroll activity is in compliance with external regulating bodies such as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

• Mentor and manage payroll staff to increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity within the team.

• Support the budgeting and reporting functions related to salary and benefits.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a three-year Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Business Administration along with specialized training in payroll standards (PCP and/or PLP with National payroll institute and HRIS systems (preferably Peoplesoft / Oracle)

• A minimum of seven years of work experience, with a strong focus on payroll management, including managerial or leadership experience.

• Proven experience in managing a large and complex payroll within a unionized environment.

• 2+ years of previous management experience is required

• Expertise in advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and complex reporting.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when processing payroll and handling payroll-related issues.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.

• Proven leadership abilities in decision-making and analytical skills, particularly in a fast-paced work environment, with the ability to make rational judgments in relation to employee pay and payroll discrepancies.

• Extensive leadership/management experience in a unionized environment, with a focus on employee relations and managing collective agreements.

• A strong decision-maker with planning, analytical, and negotiation experience, ensuring effective solutions for payroll-related matters.

• Experience with PeopleSoft is required

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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