PAYROLL MANAGER

For over 50 years, our organization has grown into a major distributor of construction materials, serving clients through an extensive network of locations across North America. With a strong focus on responsiveness and practical solutions, we are known for fostering a collaborative and customer-friendly environment that supports both efficiency and long-term partnerships.

We are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions across both Canadian and U.S. operations. This role involves managing a team responsible for timely and accurate payroll processing, while ensuring full compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal regulations. The successful candidate will take the lead in enhancing payroll operations, driving system improvements, and collaborating across departments to support organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of hands-on payroll experience
• Experience with both Canadian and U.S. payroll practices
• Experience managing payroll operations across multiple regions
• Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Professional certification (PCP or PLP) from a recognized payroll institution preferred
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, tax compliance, and regulatory standards in both countries
• Familiarity with Dayforce or equivalent enterprise payroll platforms is highly desirable
• Ability to manage system testing and benefit deduction updates during annual renewals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  

  - Strong communication and leadership skills

• Direct the payroll function across multiple jurisdictions in Canada and the United States.
• Guide and develop a team of payroll specialists to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead the implementation of more streamlined payroll processes.
• Serve as the in-house expert for payroll systems, particularly Dayforce, managing system updates, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure accurate reporting, funding, and data flow across systems.
• Support benefits administration by updating deduction configurations, validating payroll impact, and testing changes during enrollment periods.
• Oversee payroll tax remittances and annual reporting requirements (T4, W-2, 1099, etc.).
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll service providers, ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Provide audit support for payroll, tax, and benefits-related reviews.
• Maintain internal payroll procedures and documentation in alignment with current legislation and best practices.
  

  - Lead or participate in payroll-related projects, including system upgrades and integration initiatives.