Director of Payroll

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Company: Trio Group Ventures Ltd.

Affiliated Companies: Great Slave Helicopters (2018) Ltd., 53 North Air Sales & Leasing Ltd., Airsask Aviation Ltd., Lakeside Spirits Inc., and others.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Position Summary

The Director of Payroll is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, compliance, and operational oversight of payroll services across a diverse group of companies operating in multiple Canadian jurisdictions. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll while leading the payroll function through a Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management to the Payroll Manager and payroll team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
• Oversee the administration of all payroll activities across multiple companies and jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Serve as the primary payroll advisor to senior leadership, Human Resources, Finance, and operational management.
• Maintain expert knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial payroll legislation, employment standards, and taxation requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding compensation administration, benefits, RRSP programs, taxable benefits, and payroll implications of organizational initiatives.
• Prepare and/or oversee payroll reconciliations, payroll clearing accounts, benefit reconciliations, and related financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation considered an asset.