Payroll Manager, Centralized Operations (Go Auto Corporate)
On-siteEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end payroll operations for over 5,000 employees across Canada, overseeing processing for salaried, hourly, and executive compensation programs. Direct a team of 12 Payroll Specialists by allocating workloads, establishing service standards, and coaching staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and provincial legislation. Manage year-end activities including T4 preparation and regulatory filings while acting as the primary escalation point for complex matters. Partner with HRIS and stakeholders to maintain data integrity, implement process improvements, and produce analytics for leadership. Support projects, acquisitions, and change management initiatives across dealerships and ancillary entities.
Required Qualifications
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation
- Postsecondary education in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive Canadian payroll experience within a large, complex organization
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing payroll or shared-services teams in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, year-end processing, compliance requirements, and payroll controls
- Experience with UKG Pro
- Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, analytics, reconciliation, and data analysis
- Experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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