Senior Manager - Payroll Managed Services

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What will your typical day look like?

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manager to be part of the leadership of the Payroll Managed Services team within the Deloitte Payroll as a Service offering. The Senior Manager will be responsible for all aspects of payroll services, including implementation, process design, compliance, and team training and management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in payroll management, extensive knowledge of various payroll solutions, and the ability to develop and lead a team.

About the team

Leadership and Team Management

• Build and lead a high-performing team of payroll professionals, ensuring their development and growth.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to the team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Set clear performance expectations and goals for the team, monitoring progress and providing regular feedback.

Payroll Process Implementation

• Review of Payroll deliverables to ensure high quality and timeliness of processing and reporting for our clients - Strong payroll tax technical and accounting skills are a must.
• Oversee reporting of Payroll information to client stakeholders.
• Responsible for the quality of services to our clients and management of risk for the firm.
• Implement efficient payroll processes and procedures, considering best practices and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as the payroll advisory and system implementation teams, to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.

Payroll Compliance and Controls:

• Establish and enforce robust controls and procedures to ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
• Maintain the integrity of the HR and Payroll system and inputs for our clients.
• Stay updated on relevant payroll legislation and regulatory changes, ensuring timely implementation of required updates.
• Collaborate with the payroll advisory team to conduct regular internal audits of our client files to identify any potential compliance issues and take corrective actions, as necessary.

Payroll Solution Management:

• Collaborating internally to enhance payroll solutions for small and mid-size clients.
• Optimize the use of the Deloitte Dayforce BPO solution for our Mid-Market clients.
• Collaborate with System implementation teams to support Oracle, Workday and SAP implementations.
• Stay abreast of emerging payroll technologies and trends, recommending enhancements to improve service delivery.
  

Enough about us, let's talk about you

• National payroll Institute, Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) and Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designations required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in payroll management, preferably in a similar position or leading a payroll team in the industry.
• Experience performing payroll activities, such as, onboarding new employees, terminations of retiring employees, leave and absence, payroll processing, benefits reporting with Canadian organizations is a must.
• Experience with international payroll activities would be a nice to have.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Proven ability in developing and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as, on a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; fluent in English, French is an asset.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office Suite proficiency (e.g., MS Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with various payroll solutions, including Dayforce.
  

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $118,000 - $220,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some representative examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.