About This Role
The Payroll Manager oversees full-cycle Canadian payroll operations for Novus Automotive, working collaboratively with an existing Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payments across seven separate payroll companies. This role involves close collaboration with Human Resources, Finance, and dealership Controllers, focusing on processing, employee changes, reconciliations, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Process end-to-end payroll on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis for all pay types (salaried, commission, hourly, and contract)
- Validate timesheets, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and benefits contributions
- Prepare and remit statutory deductions and reports (CRA, EHT, WSIB, ROEs, T4/T4A, etc.)
- Maintain and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts in collaboration with Finance
- Administer and audit benefit and pension deductions for accuracy
- Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with provincial and federal payroll legislation
- Prepare and maintain accurate payroll documentation and internal audit trails
- Support the optimization of our payroll system, Workday
- Collaborate with HR on employee onboarding, offboarding, and compensation changes
- Recommend process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and data integrity
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle Canadian payroll experience (multi-province experience an asset)
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation (required)
- Proficiency in Workday payroll system
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, and CRA compliance
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Benefits
- 5 paid personal days
- 3 weeks of vacation (increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 10 years)
- 2 paid volunteer days
- 3 paid bereavement days
- 5 paid new parent leave days
- Enrollment in our full benefits plan starting on Day One
- Good Life Fitness membership discount
- Access to Perkopolis, an exclusive online discount platform
- Discounts on vehicles and services across Novus Automotive
- Professional development support
- Hybrid work flexibility
Application Process