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Overview The Payroll Manager - Operations Lead is responsible for the oversight of day-to-day payroll operations, providing leadership to the payroll team and ensuring accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing. This role supports a large, unionized workforce and is accountable for ensuring payroll delivery aligns with legislative and organizational standards. This role focuses on team supervision, operational efficiency, and ensuring the integrity of the payroll cycle while fostering a high-performance culture through staff development and support. The role also leads the implementation of collective agreement changes as they relate to payroll, ensuring consistent interpretation and operational integration. This is a Full-Time permanent position based out of our Waterloo corporate office. What We Offer Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits Other employment perks such asEmployee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare What The Role Involves OPERATIONS Lead and manage the full-cycle payroll process including bi-weekly processing, off-cycle adjustments, and exception handling, ensuring a high degree of accuracy in transactions and processing. Lead the implementation of payroll related provisions of collective agreements. Supervise and support a team of Payroll Specialists and Payroll Administrators, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and addressing and resolving all payroll related issues in a timely, effective manner. Oversee grid placement reviews, garnishment approvals, and payroll audit processes. Review and maintain employee records within the payroll system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Oversee the preparation and timely distribution of T4s and Records of Employment (ROEs). Approve payroll journal entries,