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Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

$112k - $120k per year
Full-time, Part-time

Robert Half

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Manager, Payroll, Compensation & HR Systems

Salary: $112,000-$120,000

5 days/week in office

The Opportunity

A well-established global organization is seeking an experienced Manager, Payroll, Compensation & HR Systems to lead payroll operations, employee benefits administration, HR systems optimization, and compensation programs. This role will oversee a small team and serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and global stakeholders, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Canadian payroll, HRIS management, compensation administration, and employee benefits, along with a strong leadership background and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation.
  • Review payroll cycles, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues through detailed analysis and investigation.
  • Provide payroll processing support and serve as a backup resource when required.
  • Manage year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and statutory filings.
  • Prepare and review payroll-related reports, audits, and compliance documentation.

Benefits & Mobility

  • Lead the administration of employee benefits programs, including support for internationally mobile employees and expatriate assignments.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure competitive and compliant benefits offerings.
  • Participate in compensation and benefits benchmarking initiatives and provide recommendations based on market analysis.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

  • Oversee HRIS and payroll system maintenance, enhancements, testing, and implementation of system updates.
  • Collaborate with global teams to identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and technology enhancements.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve payroll and HR operations policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

Reporting, Audits & Analytics

  • Prepare and analyze payroll, compensation, workforce, and compliance-related reports for senior leadership.
  • Lead responses to internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
  • Monitor data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with privacy and information security requirements.

Leadership & Strategic Support

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll and HR operations team.
  • Partner with HR and Finance leaders on workforce planning, labor budgeting, and headcount forecasting.
  • Support strategic HR initiatives and special projects as required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR operations, including leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with payroll platforms and HRIS systems in a complex organizational environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading system implementations, process improvements, and change initiatives.
  • Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Experience supporting audits, workforce planning, compensation reviews, and budgeting processes is considered an asset.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Questions? Call your local office at View phone number on jobboom.com. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.

© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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Manager, Payroll, Compensation & HR Systems

Salary: $112,000-$120,000

5 days/week in office

The Opportunity

A well-established global organization is seeking an experienced Manager, Payroll, Compensation & HR Systems to lead payroll operations, employee benefits administration, HR systems optimization, and compensation programs. This role will oversee a small team and serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and global stakeholders, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Canadian payroll, HRIS management, compensation administration, and employee benefits, along with a strong leadership background and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation.
  • Review payroll cycles, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve complex payroll issues through detailed analysis and investigation.
  • Provide payroll processing support and serve as a backup resource when required.
  • Manage year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and statutory filings.
  • Prepare and review payroll-related reports, audits, and compliance documentation.

Benefits & Mobility

  • Lead the administration of employee benefits programs, including support for internationally mobile employees and expatriate assignments.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure competitive and compliant benefits offerings.
  • Participate in compensation and benefits benchmarking initiatives and provide recommendations based on market analysis.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

  • Oversee HRIS and payroll system maintenance, enhancements, testing, and implementation of system updates.
  • Collaborate with global teams to identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and technology enhancements.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve payroll and HR operations policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

Reporting, Audits & Analytics

  • Prepare and analyze payroll, compensation, workforce, and compliance-related reports for senior leadership.
  • Lead responses to internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
  • Monitor data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with privacy and information security requirements.

Leadership & Strategic Support

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll and HR operations team.
  • Partner with HR and Finance leaders on workforce planning, labor budgeting, and headcount forecasting.
  • Support strategic HR initiatives and special projects as required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR operations, including leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with payroll platforms and HRIS systems in a complex organizational environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading system implementations, process improvements, and change initiatives.
  • Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Experience supporting audits, workforce planning, compensation reviews, and budgeting processes is considered an asset.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Questions? Call your local office at View phone number on jobboom.com. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.

© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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