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Position Overview: Our TorontoJobs.ca client is seeking a full-time Assistant Payroll Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for leading a team of payroll administrators and overseeing the full-cycle payroll process for a large employee base. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a busy team of payroll administrators, fostering strong team-building and motivational skills. Payroll Processing & Audit: Audit and balance payroll data prior to processing. Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll processing for all pay structures Oversee the maintenance of the time & attendance tracking system. Reporting & Inquiries: Issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and prepare payroll reports as requested. Respond promptly and effectively to payroll inquiries from various operational sites, providing timely solutions. Collaboration & Compliance: Work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure seamless payroll operations. Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Maintain accountability for the overall quality of payroll work, including some accounting functions. Assist with additional payroll duties as assigned Experience and Qualifications: Experience: Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, and control, with 5+ years in a supervisory capacity. 2-5 years of high-volume payroll experience (processing payroll for 500+ employees weekly) in a multi-jurisdiction environment. Experience with multi-jurisdictional payroll systems is essential. Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll systems Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation, and analysis. Core Competencies: Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning abilities. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee files. A proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic with a demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure. A collaborative self-starter with strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently. Process Improvement: Familiarity with process improvement principles, methods, and practices. Education and Certifications: A degree in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field is required. Possession of a professional certification (e.g., CPM) is preferred, or the candidate should be actively working towards obtaining it. Bilingual proficiency in French is preferred Additional Information: This role involves handling confidential information and sensitive employee records. A background check will be required as part of the hiring process. Competitive compensation and benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr