Assistant Payroll Manager

The Assistant Manager - Canada Payroll is responsible for managing end-to-end Canadian payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and stakeholder management. The role requires strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, payroll systems, taxation, benefits administration, and process improvement initiatives.

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Canadian employees on a weekly, bi-weekly

Review payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, expenses, and mileage.

Validate payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Ensure payroll deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved.

Perform payroll audits and quality checks before payroll submission.

Ensure compliance with Canadian federal and provincial payroll regulations.

Manage payroll-related statutory deductions, including: CPP (Canada Pension Plan) EI (Employment Insurance) Income Tax Provincial Taxes

CPP (Canada Pension Plan)

EI (Employment Insurance)

Income Tax

Provincial Taxes

Support year-end activities, including T4, T4A, RL-1, and other required tax reporting.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors for payroll audits and compliance reviews.

Perform payroll account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.

Analyze payroll variances and investigate discrepancies.

Prepare payroll reports, management dashboards, and KPI reporting.

Support month-end and year-end financial close activities.

Maintain payroll documentation and audit trails.

Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve controls.

Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in payroll system implementation, testing, and enhancement projects.

Support transition activities and standardization of payroll processes.

Guide and mentor payroll analysts and associates.

Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Assist in workload planning, training, and performance management.

Promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning.