Payroll Manager

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required

Duration: 8-month contract

 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established private sector organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to step into a critical contract role supporting a complex, multi-jurisdiction payroll environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing stability, accuracy, and confidence to payroll operations while working alongside a collaborative HR and finance team.

You'll play an important role in ensuring employees across Canada and the United States are paid accurately and on time. Working closely with payroll and HR partners, you'll provide experienced oversight in a lean team where your expertise, independence, and attention to detail will have an immediate impact.

 

What's in it for You

• Join a collaborative, people-first team that values trust, accountability, and expertise.
• Work in a role where your experience is valued from day one, with the autonomy to make an immediate impact.
• Gain exposure to a sophisticated payroll environment supporting multiple legal entities and cross-border operations.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model that supports both collaboration and flexibility.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You'll oversee end-to-end payroll operations for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• You'll review payroll activity, identify discrepancies, and provide quality oversight before payroll is finalized.
• You'll support a Payroll Associate by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day direction on payroll matters.
• You'll manage payroll across multiple legal entities, including complex compensation elements such as bonuses and long-term incentive programs.
• You'll work within ADP Workforce Now while partnering with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including recent U.S. payroll exposure within the past five years.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing complex Canadian and U.S. payroll operations, including multi-state payroll, taxes, and 401(k) administration.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and payroll governance across multiple entities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to independently manage payroll in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.