Payroll Manager - 12 months

Are you a payroll and benefits professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment? Our client, a well-established and growing organization, is seeking a Manager, Payroll & Benefits to lead payroll and benefits operations across Canada and the United States. This is a highly visible role that combines payroll leadership, compliance, benefits administration, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll Leadership
• Oversee end-to-end Canadian and U.S. payroll processing
• Review, validate, and approve payroll changes, adjustments, and exception transactions
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, employment standards, tax requirements, and internal policies
• Manage payroll activities related to new hires, terminations, bonuses, salary changes, leaves, and severance payments
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and compensation inquiries
• Lead year-end payroll activities, including regulatory reporting and filings
• Benefits & Retirement Programs
• Manage administration of employee benefits and retirement programs across North America
• Oversee enrollments, terminations, deductions, eligibility changes, and reconciliations
• Partner with external providers, brokers, and payroll vendors to support program delivery
• Support annual benefits renewals and employee enrollment initiatives
• Continuously enhance benefits processes and employee communications

Qualifications:

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or equivalent
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll administration
• Experience managing both Canadian and U.S. payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements

Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms such as:

• Dayforce / Ceridian
• ADP
• UKG
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Similar enterprise systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21471.