Direct Hire | Hybrid, 1 day a week onsite

Location: Brampton, ON

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead North American payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. This direct hire role offers competitive compensation, strong advantages, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role within payroll and compliance operations.

- Bonus: Variable compensation plan based on individual performance and company goals

Benefits Include:

- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- RRSP matching retirement plan (401(k) equivalent)
- Additional ancillary benefits

Position Overview

The Corporate Payroll Supervisor/Manager will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and the U.S., ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This role manages day-to-day payroll execution while serving as a key payroll subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

- Process and audit bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls accurately and on time
- Oversee payroll transactions, approvals, exemptions, and adjustments
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, reconciliations, and system updates
- Partner with HR to ensure timely processing of new hires, terminations, and payroll changes
- Audit payroll data to confirm accuracy of accounts, taxes, payment dates, and controls
- Develop and maintain payroll quality controls and compliance processes
- Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc payroll reports
- Lead payroll year-end activities and reconciliations (EHT, WSIB, T4, T4A, W2, etc.)




- Manage relationships with third-party tax providers for filings, amended returns, and jurisdictional compliance
- Prepare and reconcile CRA and IRS statements, deductions, and tax slips
- Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, including taxes, benefits, and liabilities
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and cross-functional partners on system and process improvements
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation and regulatory changes
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to government inquiries
- Support U.S. and Canadian benefits administration, vendor payments, and reconciliations
- Assist with external payroll compliance audits and year-end reporting

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
- 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including 3+ years in payroll leadership
- Bilingual in French and English
- Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and labor standards
- Proven experience managing payroll year-end and compliance reporting
- High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee data
- Robust organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines

Certifications

- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) – required
- CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) – strongly preferred
- Canadian National Payroll Institute standards preferred

Technical Skills

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Extensive experience with Dayforce payroll systems
- Strong data entry, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities

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📌 Payroll Manager- U.S. & Canada (Brampton)
🏢 Lakeshore Talent
📍 Brampton