Payroll Manager - Accounting

UNIT: Collection of working conditions - Executives - City of Laval

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 4817

POSTING PERIOD: From October 19 to November 6, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
DIVISION: Human Resources, Payroll and Group Insurance
SALARY: Class 6 – $95,150.98 to $118,939.46 / year
SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week,
WORKING MODE: Hybrid
WORK LOCATION: 1200 Boulevard Chomedey, Laval, 3rd floor

The challenges that await you

Reporting to the Payroll Division Chief, you will plan, coordinate, and supervise the operational activities related to the processing and production of payroll for all employees of the City of Laval. More specifically, you will ensure the integrity and reliability of the data and that the payroll processing complies with the various rules of collective agreements and current tax regulations. To this end, you will plan, organize, and control the operational staff of the division, ensuring the achievement of processing objectives, data accuracy, and payroll production within the required deadlines.

And more specifically:

You will plan, coordinate, and control the weekly payroll processes;
You will supervise the work of operational staff regarding the processing and production of weekly payroll;
You will identify and communicate payroll processing issues to the HR service center team;
You will ensure the integrity and reliability of data changes in the payroll system;
You will provide effective customer service for the ongoing payroll operations.
The ideal profile for us
Hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting sciences or in administration, with a concentration in accounting;
Have 8 years of experience in payroll processing in a unionized environment;
Very good knowledge of tax rules and other laws related to compensation;
Very good knowledge of databases and Excel software;
Good knowledge of a computerized payroll management system (HRIS).
Skills
Change agent
Kindness/empathy
Collaboration
Managerial courage
Talent development
Ability to innovate/optimize
Effective management
Leadership
Results-oriented
Health/safety
The benefits of being part of our team
Choosing the City of Laval means joining the third largest city in Quebec, in an environment where your leadership and influence can truly make a difference. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed, and passionate team for public service.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Hybrid working mode;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.