Payroll Director | Quebec Region
You have solid expertise in payroll management and wish to play a more strategic role while staying close to operations? We are currently recruiting a Payroll Director for a large, well-established manufacturing company in the Quebec region with an international presence. This position is aimed at someone who wants to leverage their technical expertise, mobilize a team, and actively contribute to the evolution of payroll practices and systems.
Why consider this opportunity?
- A leadership role combining team management, technical expertise, and strategic projects.
- A growing organization offering stimulating and varied challenges.
- A payroll team already in place, with which you can collaborate closely.
- The opportunity to contribute to process improvement and the evolution of tools.
- A dynamic manufacturing environment where autonomy and initiatives are valued.
Your role
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will be responsible for managing the organization's payroll activities in a multi-jurisdictional context. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Guiding, supporting, and mobilizing the payroll team while contributing to the development of their skills.
- Supervising Canadian and international payroll operations and intervening directly in complex cases when necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with tax obligations, labor standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Developing and strengthening internal control mechanisms to ensure the reliability and efficiency of operations.
- Participating in the optimization of payroll systems, automation, and continuous process improvement.
- Advising managers and collaborating with human resources and finance teams.
- Contributing to growth projects and the evolution of compensation practices.
The ideal profile
Significant experience in payroll management, including supervising employees.
Excellent mastery of Canadian payroll, particularly regulations applicable in Quebec and Ontario.
Good understanding of compliance, taxation, and taxable benefits management issues.
Ability to intervene concretely in operations, beyond the management role.
Functional to advanced English, allowing regular collaboration with English-speaking stakeholders.
Mobilizing leadership, autonomy, rigor, and ease in managing multiple priorities.
Comfort with technology and a strong interest in process improvement.
Appreciated assets
Experience in American payroll or in an international environment.
Professional payroll designation (PCP or LAP).
College or university education in accounting, administration, or a related field.
Experience in managing projects related to payroll systems.
Knowledge of payroll specifics in a manufacturing environment.
Conditions and benefits
Permanent executive-level position.
Compensation to be discussed based on experience.
Annual bonus program.
About four weeks of vacation.
Group insurance and access to telemedicine.
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
Various benefits and services offered to employees.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
