Payroll Manager - 12 Months

Are you a payroll and benefits professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment? Our client, a well-established and growing organization, is seeking a Manager, Payroll & Benefits to lead payroll and benefits operations across Canada and the United States. This is a highly visible role that combines payroll leadership, compliance, benefits administration, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Payroll Leadership
Oversee end-to-end Canadian and U.S. payroll processing
Review, validate, and approve payroll changes, adjustments, and exception transactions
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, employment standards, tax requirements, and internal policies
Manage payroll activities related to new hires, terminations, bonuses, salary changes, leaves, and severance payments
Act as the escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and compensation inquiries
Lead year-end payroll activities, including regulatory reporting and filings
Benefits & Retirement Programs
Manage administration of employee benefits and retirement programs across North America
Oversee enrollments, terminations, deductions, eligibility changes, and reconciliations
Partner with external providers, brokers, and payroll vendors to support program delivery
Support annual benefits renewals and employee enrollment initiatives
Continuously enhance benefits processes and employee communications
Qualifications:
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or equivalent
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll administration
Experience managing both Canadian and U.S. payroll operations
Strong knowledge of benefits administration, payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements
Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms such as:
Dayforce / Ceridian
ADP
UKG
SAP SuccessFactors
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Proven ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills
Additional Information:The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.
Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process;
however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.
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