Supervisor - Payroll Operations- Canada

What You Will Do

•            Supervise day-to-day payroll processing activities including data entry, timekeeping, and payroll computations.

•            Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and corporate policies.

•            Review and validate payroll data for accuracy and completeness before processing.

•            Troubleshoot payroll issues and coordinate with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve discrepancies.

•            Monitor and maintain payroll systems and databases.

•            Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

•            Prepare payroll-related reports, documentation, and maintain audit trails.

•            Build and update self-service knowledge articles for employees and managers.

•            Manage changes related to employee status, compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, and statutory deductions.

•            Coordinate payroll calendar activities and ensure all deadlines are met.

•            Support payroll audits and compliance reviews.

•            Collaborate with external vendors and government agencies for payroll-related queries and remittances.

•            Provide continuous process improvement suggestions to enhance payroll efficiency.

 

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

•            Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Business or Accounting or Human Resources

•            8+ years of experience in payroll processing, with 3+years of Supervisor/Team Lead/Managerial experience.

•            Minimum of 3yrs of experience in Canada payroll processing.

•            This position operates in a professional office environment. 

•            Standard work hours are 4PM to 1AM IST or 6PM to 3AM IST. 

•            Ready to Work from the Office - 5 days (Monday – Friday)

 

What Will Put You Ahead

•            Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll laws, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.

•            Experience with payroll systems Day Force, ADP, Ceridian, SAP, Payworks.

•            Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager 

•            Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

•            Strong leadership and people management abilities.

•            Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

•            Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.