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Payroll Manager

Canada, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and IT, the Payroll Director is responsible for the strategy, governance, and optimization of payroll operations across international entities (Canada, United States, United Kingdom). They lead the payroll team, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a key partner to Human Resources and Finance to guarantee efficient, secure, and scalable compensation management.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead, mentor, engage, and develop a team of payroll professionals (approximately 5 people)
  • Define the strategic direction of the payroll team in alignment with corporate objectives
  • Collaborate closely with HR to ensure alignment of compensation policies and onboarding processes
  • Oversee and participate in the full bi-weekly payroll cycle for Canadian, U.S., and U.K. entities, including expense account management
  • Support the team in resolving anomalies or complex payroll cases
  • Ensure legal and tax compliance of payroll processes, including remittances, T4, R1, W-2 forms, and other annual filings
  • Implement robust internal controls and performance indicators to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Collaborate with HR in developing social programs and payroll-related policies
  • Advise managers and internal partners on complex payroll and benefits issues
  • Contribute to the optimization of payroll-related systems
  • Actively participate in internal and external audits
  • Take on any other responsibilities related to payroll and compensation (special projects, training, etc.)

Requirements

  • Degree in administration, accounting, or a related field (recognized DEC or Bachelor's)
  • Payroll certification such as Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is a strong asset
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll management role, including team supervision
  • Strong knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll (e.g., taxable benefits) and general labor standards
  • Good understanding of payroll-related accounting (journal entries, account reconciliation) is an asset
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and specialized software (knowledge of SAP and Dayforce is a strong asset)
  • highly skilled in Excel
  • Familiarity with Kronos for time management is an asset
  • Excellent ability to manage stress, priorities, and tight deadlines
  • Bilingualism (French and English) required, both spoken and written
  • Inspiring leadership, strong ethics, discretion, autonomy, and a high regard for teamwork
  • Strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and complex problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in a high-volume, international environment

Nice to have

  • Payroll certification such as Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)
  • Good understanding of payroll-related accounting (journal entries, account reconciliation)
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and specialized software (knowledge of SAP and Dayforce)
  • Familiarity with Kronos for time management

What we offer

  • Working in a family business
  • Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
  • Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
  • Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
  • Enjoy quality meals at low prices in the cafeteria (unlimited coffee, tea, cookies and bars)
  • Enjoy free use of the sports facilities (basketball court, training room and cardio room)
  • Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
  • Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
  • Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)

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