We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Payroll Manager to join our HR Shared Services team in leading our payroll operations.

People

Corporation is a growing, acquisition-driven organization and the Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services while supporting payroll integration activities related to new acquisitions.

The Payroll

Manager will

Payroll Operations Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-provincial and multi-company Canadian workforce. Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, benefits deductions, retirement plan contributions, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings. Review and approve payroll reconciliations, statutory remittances, and payroll funding requirements.

Ensure the accurate and timely remittance of RRSP/DPSP contributions to retirement plan providers. Develop and maintain controls, procedures, and reporting related to retirement remittances to minimize financial and compliance risk. Oversee year-end payroll activities, including T4s, RL-1s, ROEs, and regulatory reporting.

Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and employment standards. Acquisition & Integration Support Lead payroll integration activities related to business acquisitions and organizational changes. Assess payroll risks, processes, and controls for newly acquired entities.

Coordinate employee data conversion, payroll mapping, earnings and deduction alignment, and payroll testing activities. Develop and execute payroll transition plans to ensure seamless integration into existing payroll operations. Partner with HR Business Partner, Integration and external vendors throughout acquisition projects.





Systems & Process Improvement Serve as the functional lead for ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems. Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, controls, and employee experience. Define service level agreements (SLAs) and key metrics to monitor efficiency and effectiveness of HR Shared Services.

Support payroll system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives. Document and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and standard operating practices. Consult with HR Business Advisory and HR functional leaders to support the continuous improvement of payroll services.

Provide leadership to the payroll team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsible for overseeing the payroll team and their activities including hiring, delegating work, determining priorities, and evaluating performance. Develop annual operational plans, long and short-term project plans and monitors deliverables.

Advise HR Leadership of resourcing needs and support required to implement current processes/policies/guidelines. To be successful as a Payroll Manager with People Corporation, you will need: 8+ years of progressive payroll experience. Minimum 3 years in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role.

Demonstrated experience leading payroll activities during mergers, acquisitions,



and organizational integrations. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, source deductions, taxable benefits, pension administration, and year-end reporting.

Experience managing payroll for multiple legal entities and provinces. Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Accounting, and/or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation.

Experience working within a Workday HCM environment if preferred.

Experience supporting payroll process transformation and automation initiatives.

Bilingual

English/French is considered an asset. Comprehensive health and dental insurance. Retirement savings plan with company contributions. Training opportunities and assistance in obtaining professional designations.

At People

Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role. #

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