Senior Payroll Manager

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA and Payroll Compliance detail oriented (PCP) designation preferred Payroll Leadership detail oriented (PLP) designation or equivalent experience with large unionized Canadian Payroll Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll leadership experience in large, unionized environments Demonstrated expertise in Canadian payroll legislation, benefits administration, and pension compliance Proven track record with large ERP platforms (Workday preferred; SAP or Oracle acceptable) and payroll transformation initiatives Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience building performance dashboards and KPIs Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing conflict, and mentoring high-performing staff Effective communicator comfortable engaging with executives, faculty, union leaders, and technical teams Experience with ServiceNow ticketing systems and orientation training for new staff Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership Experience handling complex overpayment, reconciliation, and collections processes Familiarity with CRA regulations and direct liaison experience with federal tax authorities Experience in multi-union and employee groups strongly preferred

Lead payroll operations for a large unionized environment, ensuring compliance with Canadian legislation and pension regulations. Manage cross-functional teams and engage with executives and union leaders to drive payroll transformation and reporting efficiency.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with at least 8 years of progressive payroll leadership experience. Proficiency in large ERP platforms like Workday and certifications such as CPA, PCP, or PLP are highly preferred.

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• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• Benefits Administration
• Pension Compliance
• ERP Platforms
• Payroll Transformation
• Analytical Reporting
• KPI Development
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Conflict Management
• Staff Mentoring
• Executive Communication
• ServiceNow
• Overpayment Reconciliation
• CRA Regulations
• Unionized Payroll Management
• Ethical Leadership

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Education
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available