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Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Kitchener, Ontario (On-site)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Controller
Direct Reports: 1 (Payroll Administrator)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for our growing automotive manufacturing facility in Kitchener, ON. This on-site role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and has experience with Dayforce (Ceridian). The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll processing while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of all payroll activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees in a high-volume, unionized/non-unionized environment.
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Supervise, mentor, and support one direct report (Payroll Administrator).
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Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
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Review and audit payroll runs for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and remittances.
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Manage payroll-related year-end activities including T4s, ROEs, and year-end reconciliations.
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Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity across systems.
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Support internal and external audits as needed.
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Maintain and optimize payroll processes within Dayforce (Ceridian); participate in system upgrades or configuration changes.
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Stay current with legislative changes affecting payroll practices in Ontario and Canada.
Qualifications
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3-5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 1+ year in a supervisory or lead role.
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PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification preferred.
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Dayforce (Ceridian) experience strongly preferred.
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Experience in manufacturing or automotive industry an asset.
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Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, government remittances, and year-end reporting.
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Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
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Proficiency with MS Excel and payroll systems; experience with time and attendance integration a plus.
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