Payroll and Finance Coordinator

Managing organizational processes and employee events in the employment life cycle that have a payroll component; (responsibilities include processing complex or escalated issues related to salaried, unionized, hourly and contractor payroll; overseeing reconciliation, year-end tax related duties and compliance related reporting)
Overseeing source data quality, accuracy and financial integrity; (including maintaining, directing or auditing any work done by staff, as well as the systems, frameworks and processes used by the team)
Mentor, develop, inspire and lead the payroll team to achieve the department's objectives, while promoting a strong culture of service excellence, quality outcomes, problem-resolution and innovation; (Chair staff meetings to efficiently cover new or evolving departmental goals, process changes, continuous improvements and staff development / training needs)
Fostering and integrating cross-functional activities amongst the Human Resources, Finance / Corporate Services, and Business Informatics teams
Providing Payroll metrics and reporting as it relates to network benchmarks and other internal and external needs
Co-leads the selection and successful implementation of new systems
Identifying and implementing best practice initiatives and continuous improvement activities; (& being responsible for changes/updates related to legislative changes, policy changes, and collective bargaining agreement modifications impacting payroll)
Developing strategies, operating policies, processes, systems, tools, financial controls and procedures
Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Human Resources Management
Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association, or Finance/HR equivalent
5+ years of progressive management experience in a Payroll department
Experience managing large payrolls for multiple sites for both non-union and unionized staff with multiple collective agreements
Knowledge of a variety of integrated HRIS and payroll systems is required; In depth knowledge and ability to apply and interpret Canadian payroll legislation, Employment Standards, taxation rules and year-end reporting processes
Excellent communication skills (English) both written and oral
Strong attention to detail, and proven ability to take initiative, make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, develop creative solution and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process and service improvements on a continuous basis
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.