STATUS: Temporary

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 3571

POSTING PERIOD: From April 29 to May 15, 2026

SALARY: Class 9 – from $124,926.80 to $156,159.47 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: 1200 Chomedey Boulevard, 3rd floor, Laval.

The challenges that await you

Reporting to the Director of the Payroll and Benefits Service Center, you will manage the team responsible for processing and producing payroll for all employees of the City of Laval, as well as the team dedicated to administering various group insurance contracts. In this capacity, you will collaborate on strategic planning and defining the main directions of the service by establishing the guidelines, objectives, and programs for your team. You will recommend measures to optimize the performance of the various activities in your sector. Furthermore, you will need to closely monitor the progress of the project aimed at replacing the HR payroll and time management system of the City of Laval.

You will be responsible for managing a team dedicated to the various payroll and group insurance activities, including:

• the production of a weekly payroll;
• the payment of various benefits and perks;
• the validation and verification of payroll processing results;
• the production of tax statements;
• the remittance of source deductions;
• the issuance of employment records;
• the administration of various group insurance contracts.

You will be responsible for preparing and developing your team for the re-engineering of processes that will take place as part of the project to replace the HR payroll and time management system. You will need to ensure that you develop, maintain, and adapt payroll processing procedures according to best practices, in compliance with the rules, laws, and management systems in this area.

As a member of the Service management team, you will collaborate on its smooth operation and contribute to achieving its objectives. You will assess and recommend the needs for human, material, and financial resources required for the proper conduct of the activities under your charge and manage the budgets allocated to you. You will submit detailed reports and may be called upon to make presentations regarding the activities for which you are responsible.

The ideal profile for us

• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences or equivalent;
• Be a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA);
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in the role, including 5 years of management experience in a unionized environment;
• Possess an excellent knowledge of human resources business areas, particularly regarding the analysis of working conditions and their impact on payroll;
• Have an excellent understanding of tax rules and other laws related to compensation;
• Knowledge of various integrated HR/Payroll systems is an asset;
• Knowledge of Kronos applications and Oracle e-business Suite is an asset.

Skills Change agentKindness/empathyAbility to plan and organizeCollaborationManagerial courageAbility to innovate / optimizeLeadershipResults-orientedThe benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means joining the third-largest city in Quebec, in an environment where your leadership and influence can truly make a difference. It also offers the opportunity to grow within a human, committed, and passionate team dedicated to public service.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Hybrid working mode;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee assistance program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, people from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to submit their applications.

If you need special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.