SAP Payroll Manager

Role: SAP Payroll Manager

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid, 2 days on-site)

Salary: $132K to $151K

Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across Canada. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for payroll accuracy, compliance, team development, and continuous process improvement.

Overview:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for Canadian employees
• Support U.S. payroll activities as needed
• Drive payroll process improvements, controls, and efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements
• Oversee payroll accounting procedures and internal controls
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll inquiries
• Manage year-end payroll activities including T4s, T4As, RL-1s, reconciliations, and reporting
• Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team
• Oversee CNESST claims and related financial activities
• Administer executive benefit programs including RRSP, HSA, insurance, and other plans

What We’re Looking For:

• CPM designation (or equivalent)
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, HR, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive Canadian payroll experience
• 5+ years of payroll leadership experience
• Experience supporting payroll for 500+ employees
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll implementations or system upgrades is an asset
• U.S. payroll experience is an asset
• Strong systems aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors ECP or similar enterprise payroll systems is an asset

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Lead payroll operations for a large Canadian workforce
• Manage and develop a dedicated payroll team
• Broad exposure across payroll, compliance, benefits, and year-end reporting
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational excellence
• U.S. payroll exposure adds further scope to the role

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Ready to take the next step in your payroll leadership career? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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Portfolio are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position. To the best of our knowledge, this vacancy is for a new or existing role within their organization.