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Payroll Manager

Canada, Thornhill 105000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Year · Job Posted May 31, 2026
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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%
  • Competitive executive vacation allowance
  • Up to 5% matching pension contribution
  • Immediate Day 1 benefit coverage

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