Manager, Pay & Benefits

About The Opportunity

Manager, Pay & Benefits - Permanent - 18882

We are currently recruiting for an existing vacancy with a well-established organization in Ottawa for a Manager, Pay & Benefits. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, benefits administration, and HR legislative compliance across Ontario and Quebec.

The Manager will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all payroll and benefits activities while strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance frameworks. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading and developing a small payroll and benefits team, including workload planning, coaching, and cross-training
• Overseeing full-cycle payroll processing for Ontario and Quebec, including reconciliations, remittances, and year-end reporting (T4/T4A/RL-1)
• Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Act, Act Respecting Industrial Accidents and Occupational Diseases (CNESST framework), and requirements from the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec
• Interpreting collective agreements and ensuring payroll practices align with contractual obligations
• Acting as subject-matter expert on payroll compliance, internal controls, and regulatory risk mitigation
• Overseeing HRIS and payroll system governance, including upgrades, integrations, testing, and data validation
• Collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT to support system enhancements and data integrity
• Preparing recurring and ad hoc reporting related to payroll accuracy, remittances, workforce costs, and compliance metrics
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Enhancing SOPs, workflows, and internal controls in alignment with best practices from the National Payroll Institute
• Overseeing benefits administration, eligibility accuracy, and carrier coordination

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Undergraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• PCP designation (required); PLP designation (preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-jurisdictional payroll (Ontario & Quebec)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory remittances, and year-end processing
• Experience working in unionized environments and interpreting collective agreements
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret security clearance.

About The Job

• Location: Ottawa, ON (on-site)
• Salary: Starting at approximately $98,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-paid professional development
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
• Free parking

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to ***email_hidden***. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18882 .

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.