Assistant Payroll Manager Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Tuesday through Thursday Position Overview The Assistant Payroll Manager will support the accurate and timely administration of payroll for approximately 500+ employees within a complex, high-frequency payroll environment.

This position is responsible for payroll processing, employee lifecycle transactions, statutory documentation, financial reporting, and responding to day-to-day payroll inquiries.

The successful candidate will bring strong Canadian payroll knowledge, hands-on SAP R/3 experience, and the ability to manage frequent employee changes, including salary increments, leaves of absence, maternity and parental leaves, and terminations.

Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees.

Process and validate frequent payroll changes, including: Salary and wage increases Employee status changes New hires and terminations Retroactive adjustments Advantages and deduction changes Leaves of absence Calculate and administer maternity, parental, and other employee leaves.

Prepare, issue, and amend Records of Employment when required.

Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before final submission.

Reconcile payroll registers,



deductions, benefits, and employer contributions.

Prepare payroll-related financial reports, summaries, and supporting schedules.

Respond to daily employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, tax documentation, and leave-related payments.

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

Maintain accurate employee payroll records and supporting documentation within SAP R/3.

Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable employment standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.

Support payroll-related accounting entries, reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities.

Assist with T4 preparation, year-end balancing, and statutory reporting.

Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Perks, and operational leaders to resolve payroll-related matters.

Support the Payroll Manager with process improvements, reporting requirements, system testing, and payroll projects.

Provide guidance and backup support to members of the payroll team as needed.

Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.

📌 Contract Payroll Manager (Mississauga)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Mississauga