Job Details
Title: Payroll Supervisor
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Full time
Wage Type: Salary
Job Description
What You'll Get To Do:
Payroll Leadership & Operations
- Lead the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for unionized and non-unionized employees
- Oversee all payroll components including earnings, overtime, commissions, deductions, and off-cycle payments
- Ensure accurate statutory remittances including CPP, EI, EHT, and WSIB
- Manage payroll reconciliations and labour cost tracking
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation and collective agreements
- Oversee payroll reporting, tax filings, and year-end activities
- Maintain strong controls and audit-ready payroll documentation
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Act as the Dayforce (or equivalent HRIS) payroll expert
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiencies
- Troubleshoot complex payroll issues and recommend solutions
Partnership & Impact
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to support business needs
- Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll matters
- Support payroll budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives
Who You Are:
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a high-volume environment (500+ employees preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation
- Experience with Dayforce or a comparable HRIS system
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)
- PCP designation preferred (CPM is an asset)
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills