Payroll Manager (Contract – 6 Months)

Start Date: Immediate is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager for a 6‑month contract. This role is critical in stabilizing payroll operations during a period of transformation, including a major UKG clean‑up and the busy year‑end cycle. The ideal consultant is both a hands‑on payroll processor and a proven leader—capable of mentoring a junior team while managing complex, multi‑jurisdictional payrolls with precision and compliance.

Hands‑On Payroll Management Actively process payroll for both hourly and salaried employees across multiple provinces and U.Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of six payroll specialists, providing daily support and leadership.

Payroll

Operations & Compliance Manage weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly payroll cycles while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. S. and Canadian payroll legislation and unionized payroll requirements. Support the ongoing UKG system clean‑up project to correct data and improve functionality. Contribute to payroll policy and procedure documentation during process improvement initiatives. Reconcile payroll data and prepare related journal entries and accruals.

Financial

Analysis & Reporting Prepare and maintain payroll budgets and forecasts; conduct variance analysis.



Leverage advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis) for reporting and reconciliation. S. payrolls, including compliance and year‑end reporting.

Advanced proficiency in UKG Pro for payroll processing, reporting, and troubleshooting (strong asset). Previous success leading and developing junior payroll staff. This engagement offers a unique prospect to bring stability and structure to a high‑volume, multi‑jurisdictional payroll operation during a crucial transition period.

The successful consultant will play an instrumental role in improving payroll accuracy, compliance, and team capability across North American operations. Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a call.

Diversity

Statement

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within their community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Mid‑Senior level Full‑time Accounting/Auditing and Finance

📌 Payroll, Contract, and Finance Coordinator Payroll, Contract, and Finance Coordinator (Mississauga)
🏢 Clarity Recruitment
📍 Mississauga