Team Lead, Payroll - 6 Month Contract POST NUMBER: 469089

About the Opportunity
Payroll Operations

• Perform full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, including union and non-union populations
• Process payroll in accordance with Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), federal legislation, and applicable collective agreements
• Review and validate time and attendance data, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, vacation, and statutory holiday pay
• Process payroll adjustments, retroactive payments, terminations, and Record of Employment (ROE) submissions
• Ensure accurate calculation and remittance of statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax)
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and payroll-related accounts
• Support year-end activities including T4/T4A preparation and audits

• Lead, coach, and support a team of payroll professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Assign workloads, monitor deadlines, and ensure coverage for payroll cycles and peak periods
• Provide technical guidance and act as an escalation point for complex payroll issues
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of payroll team members
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance feedback, and support performance management activities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with payroll legislation, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Stay current on changes to payroll legislation and best practices; communicate updates to the team
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies, particularly within a manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, and external vendors to resolve payroll-related issues
• Support system upgrades, testing, and process documentation as required

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing in Ontario
• Previous experience in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment strongly preferred
• At least 1–2 years of experience leading or mentoring payroll staff
• Solid understanding of Ontario ESA, federal payroll legislation, and collective agreements
• Experience with high-volume, hourly payroll and time and attendance systems
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation required; CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) considered an asset

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance hands-on payroll work with leadership responsibilities
• Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, cyclical environment
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel

Pay Range:
$40 - $45 per hour

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.