A private health care facility is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Lead, you will oversee full-cycle payroll operations, manage benefit programs, and serve as a key partner to our Finance and HR teams. You'll also lead and support exciting special projects, audits, and system enhancements—all while making sure our staff and contractors are well taken care of.
This role reports directly to senior leadership and provides plenty of room for growth, innovation, and meaningful contribution.
Responsibilities
Lead payroll operations for 400+ employees across multiple sites
Supervise and mentor payroll staff and site administrators
Maintain and optimize payroll systems
Audit contractor payrolls and ensure compliance with Direct Care Hours
Develop and produce detailed reports for Health Authorities and internal stakeholders
Manage pension and benefits programs (MPP, Group RRSPs, Extended Health)
Support payroll-related functions in acquisitions and union negotiations
Prepare and manage annual payroll audits, T4s, ROEs, and year-end processes
Ensure compliance with employment standards, union agreements, CRA, WCB, and more
Collaborate with HR and Office Managers to ensure accuracy in employee records and payroll processing
Oversee benefits administration, including enrolment, reconciliation, cost-sharing, and communication
What You Bring
3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll experience
PCP designation is mandatory
Strong knowledge of benefits plans and payroll legislation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
Proven leadership and communication skills
Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site, unionized environment
Flexible, responsive, and solution-oriented—you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves
A sense of humor and a collaborative spirit are a must!
Preferably experience in long-term care or health-related sector
Please submit your resume for this great opportunity to show off your leadership skill to agugliotta@ag-recruitment.com
