Join the staff—Payroll Manager (6-month contract)

Location: Montreal, Canada
Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week

About the role

Reports to: Global Tax Manager

Job purpose: We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Payroll Manager to oversee and manage our Canadian and US payroll processes. This role is crucial in ensuring that our employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and handling the coordination of pension, benefits and 401k programs. The successful candidate will work closely with our outsourced payroll providers and ensure the integrity of payroll data through effective oversight, reconciliation and communication.

The team: Finance

Key responsibilities

• Manage full oversight of the Canadian payroll process, including provinces such as Quebec and Ontario, working closely with outsourced providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Coordinate US payroll activities, ensuring compliance with US benefits, including 401k plans.
• Validate and confirm payroll amounts to authorise payments, maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Oversee pension and benefits coordination for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy in contributions and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Perform journal entries and postings related to payroll, ensuring accuracy in the company’s financial records.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state and local laws in both Canada and the US.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and resolutions, providing exceptional service and support to employees and management.
• Work collaboratively with HR and Finance departments to resolve payroll-related issues and improve processes.
• Monitor changes in regulations or compliance requirements related to payroll and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare reports and provide insights on payroll trends, discrepancies and projections as needed for management.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Proven experience in payroll management, particularly with Canadian and US payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of Quebec and Ontario payroll regulations and US payroll practices, including 401k plans.
• Proficiency with payroll software and experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Competency in journal postings and financial reconciliations.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex payroll information clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and ability to keep abreast of changes in payroll laws and regulations.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources or a related field, preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or similar certification is an asset.

To apply

Please send a detailed CV/résumé to recruitment@ifrs.org. Please include the following information or your application may not be considered:

• the job title/position you are interested in (in the subject line of your email); and
• covering email/letter detailing how you meet the specified role requirements and your salary expectations.

Closing date: Ongoing

Interviews are held via video conference as part of our standard international recruitment process. Due to the number of responses we receive, we are unable to respond individually to each application.