Payroll Team Leader

Voyago, Transdev Ontario & Manitoba, is hiring a Payroll Team Leader to be based in London, Ontario

Your Role

Reporting to the Human Resources Operations Manager, the Payroll Team Leader will ensure that all aspects of the payroll cycle are processed in a timely and accurate manner for all companies and operational divisions, in accordance with Company policies and government legislation and guidelines. Maintains annual payroll calendar for recurring events, ensuring the timely payment and reporting of payroll withholdings, remittances, and net pay, This is an in office position working from our London Ontario location. Hybrid opportunities may be considered after a successful first 6 months.

Payroll Services:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the payroll group. Lead the processing of payroll for multiple companies and all operational divisions
• Lead the team of payroll processors and provide support necessary to ensure accuracy and efficiency of the collective work
• Lead payroll projects including policy, process and technology changes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement on all payroll and compensation related processes
• Direct and oversee manual EFTs as required
• Prepare and submit payroll deductions and remittances on a timely basis and ensure records are up to date
• Lead the annual year-end processes and prepare T4s, ROEs, and various payroll reports as required
• Create reports from HRIS, payroll or Time and Attendance systems
• Ensure employee payroll records are up-to-date and accurate

HRIS Administration (ADP)

• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of employee data in the HRIS to calculate pay and benefits as well as ensure accurate reporting relationships, including but not limited to; demographic records, compensation details, new/rehires, terminations, leaves of absence, changing employment status, title changes, salary adjustments, supervisory changes, reporting relationships, etc.
• Oversee the adherence of all payroll timelines through ADP Workforce Now and maintenance of data integrity
• Support the Manager in all ADP projects including continuous improvement, growth strategies, and corporate acquisitions
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained via accurate security access assignment to users. Lead system security as ‘Security Master’ for ADP including administration of Payroll, HR data and related processes, Time & Attendance, Time off, and all other aspects of ADP

Compliance

• Liaise with government agencies (CRA, WSIB, OLRB, etc.) and internal and external auditors
• Liaise with other departments, employees and managers to resolve escalated payroll issues
• Provide all employee-related information to Canada Revenue Agency as requested and process all Union dues as per collective agreements
• Ensure government reporting and filings are completed accurately, efficiently and on time
• Prepare reconciliation for all payroll related accounts, liaise with Finance to ensure accurate General Ledger Interface and mapping

Benefits Administration

• Work in collaboration with the Benefit Administrator to ensure the accuracy of premiums and benefit assignment in the payroll system
• Support the reconciliation of employee benefit premiums
• Support the reconciliation of the Group RRSP Program

Your Profile

• You posses a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance, HR or another relevant field
• You bring five years of progressively responsible payroll functions performing full cycle payroll, including two years of team lead or supervisory experience
• Your have strong experience with year-end payroll procedures including tax reconciliations, tax slip preparation and taxable benefits calculations
• You have experience with ADP Workforce Now, or similar HRIS
• You have experience with complex statutory deductions, multiple company payroll, and high volume
• You bring experience with retirement savings and benefit administration including year-end activities
• You bring experience related to union environments; multi-union payroll an asset
• You posses NPI Certification: (PCP) Payroll Compliance Professional required, (PLP) Payroll Leadership Professional preferred
• You have strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, Provincial Employment Standards (ON & MB), taxation rules, year-end reporting processes, and understanding of collective agreement
• You have a strong understanding of payroll process and the integration of other functional areas including Human Resources, Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax and Audit
• You have advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with complete proficiency in Word and Excel
• You can function effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• You can function effectively within a team and collaborate well with colleagues, staff, and managers
• You can maintain discretion with confidential information
• You bring strong organization skills and attention to detail
• You bring superior communication and interpersonal skills
• You can provide a Clean Criminal record search

The Perks

• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program and a great company perks program.
• We are an Award Winning company and certified Great Place To Work
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage.

The pay range shared demonstrates new hire with some experience to earning potential in the role.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.