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Located in North York, ON

Payroll Manager (Standalone) – Manufacturing | North York (On-Site)

Confidential Search | Permanent Full-Time

 

Our well-established manufacturing client is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to take full ownership of payroll operations across Canada. This standalone role will manage high-volume weekly payroll for approximately 800 employees across 12 locations, including both unionized and non-union environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior payroll professional who enjoys improving processes, working closely with HR and Finance, and delivering accurate, timely payroll in a fast-paced multi-

site organization.

 

Compensation & Work Structure

• Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 per year
• RRSP matching up to $2,000 annually
• Permanent full-time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-site role – North York

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now for ~800 employees
• Process weekly payroll, including a bi-weekly structure across multiple employee groups
• Administer union and non-union payroll (approx. 50/50 workforce mix) across 3 collective agreements
• Oversee earnings, deductions, shift premiums, bonuses, vacation pay, and benefits administration
• Maintain strong relationships with benefits vendors and support employee inquiries
• Prepare and submit statutory remittances, year-end reporting (T4s, ROEs), and payroll reconciliations
• Generate weekly payroll reports and analytics for senior leadership using advanced Excel skills
• Collaborate closely with HR Managers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Identify opportunities to modernize payroll processes and reduce manual tasks
• Support evaluation of future payroll system enhancements or migration (e.g., Workday, UKG)
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and company policies

 

 

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive payroll experience, ideally in a manufacturing or multi-site environment
• Experience managing high-volume weekly payroll in unionized settings
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and best practices
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now
• PCP designation required
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills
• Proven problem-solving ability and customer-focused approach when dealing with employees
• Experience with benefits administration

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