Director of Payroll

Director of Payroll
Medavie

Americas, Canada

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Salary

$116,415 Per Year

Rank

Director

Responsibility

Process Roles

Scope

Regional

Workplace

Fully remote

Functions

Finance

HR

Reports to
Level

N-3

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

10-20-2024

Description

Medavie Inc. shared services (Medavie Health Services and Medavie Blue Cross) is looking for a Director of Payroll to oversee all functions and deliverables associated with processing payroll, pension, and benefits for over 8,000 employees, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, organization’s policies, and multiple collective agreements. This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for building and implementing consistent processes to support the growth of the organization.

Director of Payroll

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Payroll, Pension & Benefits departments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Supervise a team of four (4) direct reports, including leaders for Medavie Blue Cross Payroll, Medavie Health Services Payroll, and the Pensions & Benefits Manager.
  • Drive consistency across payroll processes within all operating companies and support onboarding of payroll processes for new acquisitions.
  • Develop and implement strategies focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure payroll, pension and benefits processes support broader company goals.
  • Provide insightful analysis and reports to executive leadership to support recommendations to optimize staffing and cost management.

Qualification & Requirements

  • Post secondary education in Accounting or Payroll, with a PCP or PLP Certification.
  • 10+ years of payroll, pension, and benefits experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
  • Previous experience working in an environment with multiple collective agreements.
  • Expertise in payroll taxes, audits, and benefit programs.
  • Skilled in managing the processing of hourly and salaried payroll, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation.
  • Experience with payroll software (Workday preferred) and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and labor legislation.
  • Skilled at articulating complex ideas and issues in a clear and compelling manner to engage and align all stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including fostering partnerships with government entities.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods.
  • English is requirement, written and verbal, to provide services to our customers and communicate with internal stakeholders. Bilingualism (ENG/ FR) considered an asset.

Benefits

  • Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, HSA, PSA, EAP, and life insurance – effective your first day and we cover the cost!
  • Work/ Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and paid vacation, sick days, and personal days to handle family or personal situations.
  • Planning for the Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching contribution from Medavie.
  • Volunteering: Opportunities to get involved in charitable causes and give back to the community.

Company Profile

Medavie
Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Revenue

$7.7B

Employees

8,200

Fortune 500 Rank

NA

Global 500 Rank

NA

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