Payroll & benefits supervisor

Payroll & Benefits Supervisor Employment Type Permanent Location York Region, Ontario Apply SHARE THIS JOB

Job Description: Join a well-known, stable organization with a truly national footprint and the scale to challenge and grow your payroll leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to oversee payroll for a large, complex workforce of 10,000+ employees across Canada, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Benefits in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll gain exposure to automation initiatives, continuous process improvement, and team leadership, while playing a critical role in ensuring an exceptional employee experience. With strong visibility, competitive total rewards, and room for career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for a payroll professional ready to make an impact. This is a hybrid role.

As the Payroll Supervisor, you will oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the accurate, timely processing of payroll data across multiple business units. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Payroll and Benefits, you will lead and guide a team of 4, collaborate with the other Payroll Supervisor as well as HR departments, and manage vendor relationships for payroll services. Key responsibilities include:

Leading payroll processing for five payrolls supporting over 10,000 employees.

Ensuring regulatory and legislative compliance across all provinces.

Managing benefits administration and coordinating with third-party vendors.

Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and escalations.

Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency projects. TMGMS

Job Requirements:

Education : Post-secondary education in payroll, finance, or a related field. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation preferred. Experience : 4-6+ years in payroll management, handling large-scale, multi-jurisdictional payroll; 3+ years in benefits administration. Technical Skills : Familiarity with payroll software such as Ceridian Dayforce and Kronos Dimensions is an asset. Competencies : Strong understanding of provincial and federal payroll legislation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive processes. Additional Assets : Experience in retail and bilingual (English/French) abilities are advantageous. Apply