Manager, Payroll

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter :

• Responsible for payroll processing activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll output.
• Work in partnership with the Sr. Payroll Manager on the development of the strategic direction regarding HR policies and practices and system integrations.
• Actively participates in the day-to-day payroll activities and payroll processing cycle.
• Directly supervises, coaches, and develops payroll team members (direct reports).
• Maintain and participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Work with the Accounting Department to reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for other payroll processing activities; including stock options, bonus processing, T&E and other.
• Responsible in coordinating and reviewing internal and external audits in collaboration with the audit team, finance, operations, and the payroll team.
• Provide support to the operational plants for any basic Kronos requests, payroll inquiries including any ad-hoc requests.
• Assist with any quarterly, and annual tax balancing activities for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Adhere to company audit standards for payroll processing and identify issues which are considered a risk by following established procedures and maintaining confidentiality in compliance with Saputo’s policies various federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Collaborate with other functional areas on payroll issues and projects, including HR, Benefits & IT.
• Lead the payroll team in the year-end process to ensure timely and accurate year-end documents.
• Other projects as assigned related to new payroll features and / or system upgrades.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications :

• Values that align with the Saputo culture : Respect, Teamwork, Openness, Ownership & Commitment, Integrity, Passion.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (or equivalent Business-related degree)
• Certified Payroll Professional designation (or equivalent)
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in payroll related processes / leadership experience and a minimum of 4 years managerial experience.
• Management skills : ability to motivate / manage performance of others.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and payroll principles.
• Working knowledge of wage rules at the state and federal levels.
• ADP’s Enterprise application and knowledge of Workday is an asset.

Hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week

As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal.

Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy.

Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.