Payroll Manager

Toronto, ON (Hybrid | 2 Days Onsite)

$110,000 - $130,000 + Bonus + Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across Canada and the U.S. while managing a team of payroll professionals. This newly created leadership role offers exposure to a large, complex North American payroll environment and the opportunity to drive process improvements within a growing organization.

Overview
Reporting to the Payroll Director
Lead and develop a team consisting of a Payroll Specialist and Payroll Analyst
Oversee payroll for approximately 1,600 employees across Canada and the U.S.
Manage a payroll environment with 80% U.S.-based employees across multiple states
Oversee multi-provincial Canadian and multi-state U.S. payroll operations
Lead Canadian and U.S. year-end processing
Serve as the Dayforce SME and support system enhancements
Partner with HRIS on reporting, system changes, and process improvements
Drive payroll compliance, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Background
Solid U.S. payroll experience including multi-state compliance and year-end processing
Full-cycle Canadian payroll experience




Advanced Dayforce knowledge
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Previous leadership, coaching, or team lead experience
PCP or PLP designation preferred

Why Join This Opportunity?
Newly created leadership role with direct people management responsibilities
Strong focus on mentorship and team development
Greater emphasis on leadership and oversight than day-to-day processing
Exposure to a large and complex North American payroll environment
Reliable, growing organization with a collaborative leadership team

For You
Base salary of $135,000 - $145,000 based on experience
Annual bonus prospect
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work workplace
Opportunity to influence process improvements and system enhancements

Apply Now

If you're ready to step into a high-impact payroll leadership role and work within a large North American payroll environment, we'd love to speak with you.

INDCAP

Portfolio are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position. To the best of our knowledge, this vacancy is for a recent or existing role within their organization.

📌 Payroll Manager Toronto (Canada)
🏢 The Portfolio Group
📍 Canada