Key Responsibilities - Verification and reconciliation of each payroll cycle and resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Ensure all payroll and benefits processes comply with federal, provincial, and local legislation.

- Serves as back‑up to prepare and process bi‑weekly payroll for local employees and monthly payroll for Expat as needed.
- Managing employee benefits for both local and expat, including leading mobility for international assignees.
- Develops and formulates approaches to correct escalated employee pay issues, ensuring high levels of customer service; communicates with management and employees about pay errors and corrections.
- Compiles and analyzes data; creates, develops, prepares, and reviews payroll‑related reports.
- Initiates, coordinates, and reviews changes and/or updates to the payroll/HRIS system; leads staff in testing all system‑related changes.
- Oversees the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual tax reports including T4, and assists with other HR‑related reports required by Management or Global Compensation/HRIS team; ensures accuracy of all reporting.
- Works closely with the Global HRIS team to advance global HRIS projects or other countries’ best practices for launch within UNIQLO Canada, and regularly participates in weekly and monthly meetings with the Global HRIS team.
- Recommends process improvements and innovative solutions; amends, maintains, and develops policies and procedures for payroll/HRIS operations based on best practices and legal compliance.




- Collaborates with global compensation to conduct the annual salary review and participate in global salary & employee benefits surveys, analysing and proposing recommendations to Management to maintain a competitive compensation & benefits package in the Canadian labour market.
- Leads and supervises the team in responding to internal and external audit teams in a timely manner, such as the revenue department, audit firm, and tax agency.
- Leads the team and monitors information security management regarding employee personal information, aligning with internal and external legal legislation requirements.
- Assists the SSC HRBP Manager and Human Resources Director in preparing the labour cost and headcount budget, reviewing monthly, quarterly, half‑year, and annual budget setting.
- Other related duties and projects assigned by the SSC HRBP Manager and/or Director of Human Resources.

Desired

Skills and Experiences - Bachelor's Degree required.

- Minimum of 10+ years’ working experience and 3+ years’ managerial role.
- Working knowledge of ADP and other payroll solutions.
- Working knowledge of Workday system and other HRIS platforms.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships, both internal and external to the organization.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, internal controls, and management.




- Advanced proficiency with accounting software and payroll programs and applications.
- Knowledge of audits, income tax forms, etc.
- Ability to prepare ad‑hoc reports for management.
- A flexible team player capable of working successfully in a fast‑paced environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of change management, an asset.
- Ability to develop and implement strategies.
- Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
- Computer literacy, including effective use of MS Word, Excel (formulas & pivot tables), PowerPoint, and e‑mail.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the Employer.

What We Offer - Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

- A high‑visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams.
- Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance.
- A results‑driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact.
- Work in a contemporary office that is easily accessible by public transportation.

Annual Salary: $98,400 - $112,000 CAD.

Equal Opportunity Statement | UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, UNIQLO Canada Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, ancestry, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, place of origin, criminal conviction, family status, gender identity or expression, Indigenous identity, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, political belief, source of income or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

📌 Payroll & HRIS Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Uniqlo Canada
📍 Toronto