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Our client is looking for a strategic yet technically hands-on Senior Manager, Payroll to lead their comprehensive national payroll department. Overseeing a structured team of 15 personnel (including 4 Team Leads and a dedicated squad of Administrators), this role is ultimately accountable for the flawless execution of in-house weekly unionized and bi-weekly salaried payrolls for over 5,000 employees nationwide. This high-impact leadership position requires an expert communicator capable of navigating complex stakeholder management, building long-term corporate relationships, and driving operational excellence across diverse union frameworks in every Canadian province.
Job Responsibility
Direct, mentor, and oversee a national payroll team of 15, directly managing 4 Team Leads to ensure operational efficiency and standard operating compliance
Serve as the primary liaison and strategic partner for internal executives, HR teams, regional directors, and external union business agents
Oversee interpretation and compliance across dozens of complex construction and trade union collective bargaining agreements, ensuring wage schedules, benefits, and working conditions are flawlessly executed
Mandate and audit strict multi-provincial regulatory adherence, payroll taxation, year-end filing oversight, and accurate remittances across all Canadian provinces (including Quebec)
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the JD Edwards (JDE) payroll module, ensuring robust system data integrity and technical health
Requirements
PCP or CPM designation is strictly mandatory
Mandatory background in the Construction industry (or directly adjacent heavy union sectors like civil, mechanical, or industrial services)
Absolute mastery of multi-provincial unionized payroll structures and complex benefit/pension configurations
Proven experience leading mid-to-large sized payroll divisions within a high-volume corporate infrastructure
Deep technical familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar robust Tier-1 ERP systems is highly preferred
Nice to have
Deep technical familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar robust Tier-1 ERP systems
What we offer
Performance-based bonus component ranging from 15% to 20%