Payroll Operations Lead

Montreal - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 63 - 79

Posted on: 28 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payroll Operations Lead

Drive payroll excellence in the mining industry with a 12-month contract role based in Montreal. Leverage your expertise in SAP PeopleSoft and Canadian compliance to resolve escalations optimize processes and support high-volume operations across multiple systems. Bilingual environment. Strategic impact.

What is in it for you:

6-month Year-End Contract: $63/hour $79/hour.

12-month Contract: $51/hour $68/hour.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days per week in the office.

Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead payroll service delivery across multiple systems ensuring consistency accuracy and timely processing of employee payments.

Simplify and standardize payroll operations to improve efficiency and reduce complexity.

Ensure full compliance with Canadian legislation internal policies collective agreements and internal control frameworks.

Oversee payroll documentation validation processes and maintain audit readiness.

Identify and drive initiatives to tighten controls mitigate risks and improve adherence to standards.

Monitor service level agreements and report on team performance in alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Resolve complex and escalated payroll issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.

Foster collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers.

Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance payroll service delivery and employee experience.

Review operational metrics and implement changes to increase capability effectiveness and efficiency.

Contribute to a high-performance culture by supporting and developing team members.

What you will need to succeed:

PCP or CPM designation (or equivalent) preferred.

710 years of payroll experience including 35 years in a leadership or subject matter expert role.

Proven experience in large complex organizations with multiple entities and high transaction volumes.

Expert-level proficiency in SAP Payroll or PeopleSoft and associated reporting tools.

Experience validating payroll documentation such as SOPs and job aids.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex payroll escalations.

Demonstrated success in process improvement standardization and continuous improvement.

Proactive mindset with a focus on risk mitigation and service quality.

Leadership capability to guide and support team members.

Bilingual in English and French to support payroll compliance documentation and stakeholder communication in both languages across Canadian operations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Payroll Operations LeadDrive payroll excellence in the mining industry with a 12-month contract role based in Montreal. Leverage your expertise in SAP PeopleSoft and Canadian compliance to resolve escalations optimize processes and support high-volume operations across multiple systems. Bilingual en...