Payroll Manager - Toronto, Canada - Lifemark Health Group

Lifemark Health Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Payroll Manager

Status:
Permanent full time

Location:
Hybrid role based out of the corporate office in North York, ON. 2-3 days/week on-site.

The
Payroll Manager with Lifemark will focus on payroll, benefits administration and delivery, the organization of new hires into the appropriate systems, ensuring adherence with government & regulatory requirements and ensuring that payroll operates in compliance with internal/external audit requirements.

This is a high-impact position in a busy department, with multiple deliverables - your keen focus on accuracy and efficiency will serve as the example to follow

Key Responsibilities include:

Lead the payroll function, with a team of 11 staff, for a growing midsize company with over 5,000 employees and contractors
Establish governance and drive strategic direction of the payroll department
Provide a clear vision of the payroll department, anticipate future needs accurately, and implement plans of action to manage change
Prepare payroll tax forms and yearend summaries, including T4 and T4A preparation
Develop priorities and strategies that optimize time, and add value to the business in various functions (Finance, HR, Operations, IT, etc.)
Hire, train, motivate and evaluate payroll team members to ensure team has the knowledge necessary for their role
Oversee the reconciliation and remittances for Workers Compensation, Benefit Invoices, Garnishments, etc.
Liaise with the operations and HR teams in regards to any payroll inquiries and/or discrepancies
Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including semimonthly, monthly, quarterly and yearend reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
Liaise with Finance to maintain GL mappings; ensure that all payroll amounts are accounted for correctly using accrual based accounting; compile/review journal entries for payroll adjustments
Must be prepared to roll up sleeves and immerse into the details as necessary
Operational Management & Improvement
Lead a culture within the payroll team of providing excellent customer service to employees while adhering to company policies, procedures and established guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years' of handson, progressive payroll experience with multiple provinces and multiple pay types (hourly, salaried, and fee for service)
2+ years' experience in a supervisor/manager role
Excellent working knowledge of Labour Standards and Canadian Payroll Legislation
Understanding of business finance & accounting
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation
Excellent familiarity with ADP payroll system
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exposure to Mergers and Acquisitions is a strong asset
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook
Problem solving and prioritization skills
Ability to multitask while ensuring accuracy and effectiveness
Must possess a high degree of attention to detail, excellent time management, & organizational skills