Payroll Manager, Canada

The Role:

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing all functions and deliverables associated with processing payroll and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation for Canada and applicable provinces. The role will be based in Toronto reporting to the Canada Controller. This is a hands-on role that requires proactive analytical capabilities, an in-depth knowledge of payroll and benefits and a mindset focused on process improvement and efficiencies. This position works closely with the Talent and Culture team, Canada Finance team, IT Team supporting payroll and the ADP payroll service provider.

This position is located at our Toronto office, with a hybrid work setup requiring in-office attendance three days a week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Canada payroll subject matter expert and lead.
• Responsible for the Canada payroll function, including leading, managing, developing and mentoring of a Payroll Specialist and the execution of payroll in accordance with legislation and SOX requirements defined for the Canada payroll process.
• Acting as back-up to the Payroll Specialist.
• Supervising the preparation and submission of semi-monthly payrolls including reviewing and approving payroll reconciliations in-line with procedures, policies, and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls.
• Responsible for reviewing monthly payrolls for certain non-Canadian jurisdictions (United Kingdom, Germany and Spain) associated with the credit ratings business, including preparation of payroll related journal entries (i.e. vacation accruals, P11D, etc.).
• Assesses and resolves escalated payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Responsible for maintenance of payroll processes, procedures and controls ensuring up to date as business/processes evolve.
• Lead and review the year end payroll calculations, reconciliations, filings, (T4’s, T4A’s, Releve1, T2200, EHT, CNESST, Alberta Worker Comp, Worksafe BC etc) to ensure issued in accordance with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) and other regulatory requirements, including other jurisdictions (i.e. United Kingdom [P60’s, P11D’s], Germany and Spain).
• Own and maintain payroll SOX compliance, design of internal controls and process maps.
• Perform quarterly ADP WFN user access reviews.
• Lead and manage any payroll audits that may arise because of regulatory, internal, and external audits.
• Provide support on financial audits that require inputs from payroll, working closely with the finance team.
• Stay current on the latest regulatory changes with respect to payroll and benefits to ensure payroll policy adherence and compliance per province.
• Ensure an environment of continuous improvement is maintained to sustain maximum efficiency by researching, recommending, and implementing new or enhanced policies, procedures and processes to improve operational effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Talent and Culture and Benefits team in all compensation and benefit related developments, ensuring all changes are communicated to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Canadian Payroll Association designation a must
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting. CMA/CGA/CA/CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Canada payroll experience in a management role, including supervision of one or more direct reports. Previous management experience a must.
• Experience with Ontario payroll a must and Quebec payroll knowledge an advantage.
• Proficiency in interpreting policies, procedures, benefits and pension guidelines.
• Knowledge of relevant payroll and benefits legislation including CRA requirements laws, regulations, and guidelines as well as Employment Standards legislation.
• Knowledge of relevant tax requirements, including HST and QST requirements laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of accounting as related to payroll, benefits and RRSP/DPSP, including in-depth knowledge of analysis and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of restricted stock units are a benefit.
• Knowledge of ADP WFN (Payroll software), Workday (HRIS) and Oracle Financials (ERP) a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and background, financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy of discretion and a strong self-starter and a multi-tasker.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally and globally in a growing and ever-changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Customer-service-oriented approach.
• A high degree of reliability and attention to detail required.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.