Great opportunity to join one of the pharmaceutical giants in Canada where trust, cooperation and continuous improvement are at the heart of the values!

The Payroll Manager is responsible for supervising and managing the activities of the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of compensation. This role involves optimizing processes and systems, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, complying with current regulations, and coaching the payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations and ensure timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations as well as internal policies.
• Manage pay discrepancies and escalations, and ensure that issues are resolved.
• Conduct regular audits of processes and facilitate internal and external audits.
• Coordinate international payroll updates with external partners.
• Review and approve payroll data prior to final submission.
• Oversee year-end processing, including the production of tax slips and annual returns.
• Manage group insurance and pension plans (enrolment, renewals, rate changes, etc.).
• Integrate new acquired entities into payroll systems and processes.
• Plan and distribute team tasks to ensure effective management of operations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement continuous improvements to optimize process efficiency and accuracy.
• Foster a work environment focused on performance and skills development.
• Contribute to the implementation of strategic projects in collaboration with HR teams.

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resources or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of payroll management experience.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
• Excellent understanding of payroll and compliance regulations.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Leadership and ability to mobilize a team.
• Analytical mind, rigor and autonomy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation (asset).
• Experience with UKG and Kronos (asset)