We are currently seeking a talented and experienced leader to join our team of dedicated professionals within JDI Finance Shared Services. We have the following opportunity available for a Director of Payroll. This critical leadership role oversees the enterprise-wide payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery across multiple business divisions. The position provides significant opportunities for strategic impact, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for payroll operations across JDI’s multi‑industry, multi‑jurisdictional business units.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing payroll team, including payroll managers and specialists.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi‑weekly payrolls for hourly, salaried, unionized, and non-unionized employees.

• Oversee payroll governance, internal controls, audits, and compliance with all federal, provincial, and state regulations.

• Manage complex payroll activities including year‑end processing (T4s, T4As, W‑2s, ROEs), garnishments, pension adjustments, and collective agreement requirements.

• Establish and maintain standardized payroll processes, documentation, and service-level expectations.

• Partner with HR, Finance, Labour Relations, and business leaders to ensure payroll alignment with organizational goals.

• Oversee payroll system integrations, upgrades, and data integrity within HRIS and payroll platforms.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, and enhanced reporting capabilities.

• Provide high-quality payroll reporting, analytics, and insights to support operational and financial decision-making.

• Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on payroll operations, risk mitigation, and regulatory changes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field; advanced education considered an asset.

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within a large, complex organization.

• Payroll Certification from the National Payroll Institute (PCP/CPM) strongly preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance across multiple provinces; U.S. experience an asset.

• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise HRIS/payroll systems (SAP, Workday, UKG, or similar).

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).