Strategic Payroll Director At Extendicare Markham

Join Extendicare as the Strategic Payroll Director, focusing on operational excellence and innovation from our Markham, Ontario office. This vital role leads payroll delivery for a national, unionized workforce in a hybrid mode. In this position, you will drive payroll operational strategies, ensuring timely and compliant payroll processing across diverse employee groups.

Your expertise will guide process standardization and automation initiatives, leveraging Workday to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. You will act as the key subject matter expert while collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly, multi-entity payroll processing
• Ensure adherence to federal and provincial payroll regulations
• Lead payroll process redesign and optimization efforts
• Partner with internal teams on payroll-related initiatives
• Support audits and compliance measures

Requirements

• 8–12+ years in payroll management roles
• Experience in large, complex, and unionized settings
• Deep knowledge of Canadian payroll compliance standards
• Proficient in Workday payroll functionalities
• PCP/PLP certification is an asset

Direct payroll functions strategically with Extendicare to improve operations and employee satisfaction.