Canadian Payroll Manager - Toronto, Canada - EY

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely and highquality payroll operate services that exceed client expectations including daily contact with EY Canadian payroll team to ensure payroll services are delivered on time and accurately
Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products and responding to queries from clients and internal stakeholders in a timely manner
Build internal EY and client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client businesses
Help to develop and guide staff and other junior professionals by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals
Support the collection of client data as per agreed payroll calendar and other requirements and conduct review of each payroll run for each client assigned
Ensure accurate employee records are maintained in EY's payroll database e.g.; new hires, salary changes, terminations, etc
Ensure the payroll processes/procedure documentation is relevant, uptodate and is used at all times
Take ownership of client payrolls assigned including additional tasks & projects and has ability to make decisions and while having a strong ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Involvement & leadership in year end processing of Tslips and related client filings by applicable due dates
Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance payroll service delivery; keeping team members informed of work status; actively seeking assignments when unassigned; proactively seeking opportunities to provide payroll services; challenging traditional procedures used in the past; and attempting to find new approaches and process improvement opportunities
Manage client escalations and ask/refer to senior team members for help

Reporting to the Payroll Operations Leader Canada, and working as a member of the payroll team, this role is responsible for the efficient processing of the various client payrolls assigned and the related day-to-day payroll client demands including year end processes and filings.

In addition, this role offers the opportunity to be a critical team member in the implementation of payroll for new clients and testing of new/enhanced payroll systems.

You should be highly motivated, analytical, logical thinker and have a very strong attention to detail.

Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients' goals.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Complex payroll knowledge across Canada (including Quebec)
French / English bilingual ability an asset
Understanding of complete payroll cycle and other related finance activities banking and the payroll journal entry
Excellent managerial, organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and strong willingness to learn
Strong analytical skills, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong numbers acumen, including analytical abilities and proficient skills in Excel (Vlookup, macros, pivot tables, etc) and Payroll Software set up and testing
Problem solving with ability to ask for assistance when necessary
Possess a collaborative approach combined with a proactive, enthusiastic attitude
Client service skills
Understand EY methodologies/tools to enhance service delivery, challenge current procedures to find new approaches

Supervision Responsibilities

Managing and interacting with a wide variety of local and global team members per client engagement
Being a counselor and or coach for staff members

Education

Bachelor's degree and relevant postgraduate qualification preferably with an emphasis in accounting, business or finance

Experience

5+ years of relevant payroll or equivalent experience in business or industry
Experience with payroll software set up &/or testing

Diversity and Inclusion at EY
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We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities