Payroll Master

SAP Payroll Manager / Payroll Lead

About the role
This position is responsible for overseeing payroll operations and supervising assigned staff to ensure accurate and timely employee payments. The role also supports the development and maintenance of payroll procedures, drives operational efficiency, and contributes to the ongoing training and development of payroll team members.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Develop, maintain, and support policies and procedures related to payroll and remuneration plans within SAP.
• Serve as the internal SAP Payroll subject matter expert, with hands-on knowledge of SAP HCM Payroll.
• Ensure payroll compliance with relevant government legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee payroll accounting processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and strong internal controls.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Lead annual payroll activities, including year-end balancing and preparation of T4s, T4As, and other required filings.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and evaluate payroll team members.
• Manage workers’ compensation files, claims, and related financial administration.
• Oversee executive benefits administration, including insurance, health spending accounts, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Payroll leadership certification recognized in Canada is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of payroll experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience in a high-volume, computerized payroll environment, ideally supporting 1,000+ employees.
• Experience with Canadian payroll is required; exposure to U.S. payroll is considered an asset.
• Prior involvement in a payroll system implementation or upgrade is highly desirable.

Skills and experience

• Strong SAP payroll configuration and processing experience.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll practices is considered an advantage

Benefits and Compnsation

• 120,000 – 140,000
• 3 weeks vacation
• RSP match
• 5 personal days

INDCAP

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.