Director of Payroll

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