Payroll Manager

Are you a seasoned payroll professional with a passion for people, process, and precision? Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a high-performing payroll team while ensuring operational excellence and compliance? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love digging into systems like Workday, and enjoy building strong teams—this opportunity is for you! What You’ll Do: As the Payroll Manager , you’ll be the cornerstone of a Payroll Operations team. You’ll lead, develop, and inspire a talented group of payroll professionals while ensuring payroll is executed accurately, timely, and in full compliance with all relevant policies, legislation, and collective agreements. Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Leadership & Team Development Provide strategic guidance and hands-on mentorship to your payroll team. Oversee staffing plans and workflow to manage full-cycle payroll processing. Deliver coaching, performance reviews, and partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring. System Oversight & Continuous Improvement Own the payroll system (Workday) — troubleshooting, upgrading, and optimizing for performance. Ensure data integrity and maintain a high-functioning vendor relationship. Compliance & Controls Establish and enforce strong internal controls and audit-ready practices. Stay ahead of regulatory changes and prepare the team for seamless adoption. Reporting & Reconciliation Lead audits, quarterly and year-end reporting, and account reconciliations. Maintain confidentiality while analyzing payroll data and resolving discrepancies. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with HR and Finance to streamline processes and elevate operational efficiency. Act as a go-to resource for interpreting pay regulations and collective agreements. Safety & Culture Champion Foster a safe, supportive, and compliant workplace. Ensure training is up to date and documented, and champion safety initiatives. What You Bring to the Role: Certified Payroll Professional designation, PLP or PCP Post-secondary education in Business, HR, Finance, or a related field 5 years of experience in a large, complex payroll environment Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of 5 employees Experience with Workday is an asset Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, collective agreements, and compliance requirements Top-notch communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your unique contributions. You’ll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions, the support of an experienced team, and the tools to build something exceptional. Ready to lead with confidence and make a difference in people’s lives—every payday? Apply now and bring your payroll expertise to a team that values precision, integrity, and forward-thinking leadership.

Location: Edmonton, CA

Posted Date: 6/11/2025