Payroll Manager

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Payroll Manager to build and lead a high-performing payroll function within a growing, multi-entity organization. This role exists to strengthen payroll controls, improve accuracy and efficiency, and support business growth through scalable processes and systems. As a key partner to finance and operations, the Payroll Manager will help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while driving consistency across regions and supporting integration initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entities
• Strengthen payroll controls and implement checks to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Review and validate biweekly payroll outputs, including reasonability analysis
• Build analytics to identify trends, errors, and opportunities for improvement
• Oversee system integrations, including payroll data flow into ADP
• Lead payroll-related projects, including system implementations and upgrades
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into a unified payroll model
• Standardize payroll processes across Canadian and US operations
• Set team goals, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance
• Coach and develop payroll team members, addressing performance issues as needed
• Improve workflows, systems, and policies to increase efficiency and scalability
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements and regulatory requirements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support business needs and resolve issues
• Act as a trusted resource for payroll expertise across the organization

Requirements:

• 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience with progression into leadership
• Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• PCP designation required; PLP is an asset
• Strong experience with ADP payroll systems
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is an asset
• Experience in high-volume payroll environments
• Familiarity with shared services models and multi-entity structures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting system implementations or process improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and controls

Remuneration:

$100,000 - $120,000 Competitive salary with benefits, including extended health, dental, and vision coverage, RRSP, paid vacation, and career growth opportunities.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.