Payroll Manager (Remote - WFH)

Payroll Manager Remote (Work from Home) – Greater Toronto Area $100,000–$120,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Envy Consulting Group is recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a growing hospitality organization operating more than 30 locations across Ontario and Quebec, with over 2,000 employees in unionized and non-union environments. This is a fully remote leadership opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who will lead a team of six, oversee a complex multi-site payroll environment, strengthen processes and controls, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The Opportunity Reporting to senior leadership, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of six payroll professionals and oversee payroll operations across approximately 20 Ontario locations, while supporting Quebec operations as required. The successful candidate will inherit an environment that uses a combination of payroll and workforce-management platforms, primarily Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now. They will be responsible for bringing greater consistency, structure, compliance, and accountability to the payroll function. This role is ideal for a hands-on payroll leader with experience managing teams, supporting large unionized employee populations, and interpreting collective agreements. The Payroll Manager will balance day-to-day operational leadership with opportunities to improve systems, reporting, controls, and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, develop, and manage a team of six payroll professionals Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, workflows, and service standards for the payroll team Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across approximately 20 Ontario locations Support payroll operations for more than 2,000 unionized and non-union employees across Ontario and Quebec Manage payroll activities across multiple platforms, primarily Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now Interpret and administer payroll provisions contained within multiple collective agreements Ensure union-related wages, premiums, overtime, seniority rules, vacation entitlements, dues, benefits, and deductions are processed accurately Partner with Human Resources and Labour Relations to resolve payroll matters involving collective agreements, grievances, retroactive adjustments, and employee concerns Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, taxation requirements, collective agreements, and internal policies Review payroll reconciliations, remittances, deductions, taxable benefits, vacation pay, pension contributions, union dues, and year-end reporting Manage payroll audits, reporting, controls, documentation, and compliance reviews Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and escalated employee inquiries Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Labour Relations, and site leadership to improve payroll accuracy and communication Develop consistent payroll practices and procedures across multiple locations Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and improve system utilization Support payroll-related integrations, implementations, upgrades, and organizational initiatives Prepare payroll reporting and analysis for senior leadership Maintain confidentiality and ensure the integrity of sensitive employee and payroll information Qualifications Significant payroll management experience within a complex, high-volume, multi-site organization Demonstrated experience directly managing, coaching, and developing a payroll team Experience leading a payroll team of comparable size is strongly preferred Demonstrated experience managing payroll for a large unionized employee population Strong experience interpreting and applying multiple collective agreements Knowledge of union dues, wage grids, shift premiums, overtime rules, seniority provisions, retroactive pay, pension contributions, and negotiated benefits Strong working knowledge of Ontario payroll legislation and compliance requirements Knowledge of Quebec payroll requirements is considered an asset Hands-on experience with Dayforce and/or ADP Workforce Now Experience overseeing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees Demonstrated ability to improve payroll processes, controls, reporting, and system utilization Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with employees, union representatives, operational leaders, Human Resources, Finance, and Labour Relations Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and strict payroll deadlines Payroll Compliance Professional, Payroll Leadership Professional, or an equivalent payroll designation is strongly preferred Experience within senior living, healthcare, hospitality, retail, or another multi-location environment is considered an asset Why Consider This Opportunity? Competitive base salary of $100,000–$120,000 Annual performance bonus Comprehensive health and benefits package Fully remote working environment Opportunity to lead and develop an established team of six payroll professionals High-impact leadership role supporting more than 2,000 employees Exposure to a complex, multi-site, unionized payroll environment Opportunity to improve and modernize payroll systems, controls, and processes Collaborative environment with strong exposure to senior leadership Location Requirement This position is fully remote; however, candidates must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and be available to attend occasional in-person meetings, training sessions, and company events. Apply This is a confidential search being managed by Envy Consulting Group. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly through LinkedIn. All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Lead and develop a team of six payroll professionals while overseeing complex payroll operations for over 2,000 employees across multiple locations. Ensure compliance with collective agreements, taxation requirements, and internal controls while streamlining payroll processes and systems.

Experienced payroll leader with significant expertise in managing high-volume, multi-site, and unionized environments. Must have hands-on experience with Dayforce or ADP Workforce Now and strong knowledge of Ontario payroll legislation.

• Base Salary • Bonus • Comprehensive Health and Benefits Package

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• Payroll Management
• Team Leadership
• Unionized Payroll
• Collective Agreement Interpretation
• Dayforce
• ADP Workforce Now
• Payroll Compliance
• Financial Reconciliation
• Process Improvement
• Multi-site Payroll
• Reporting and Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Taxation Compliance
• Audit Management

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Exigences de lieu

Country, Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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