Payroll Lead in CANADA

6 months contract with possibility of extending to 2028

Fully remote

Day-to-day

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Payroll Lead to support a large Canadian retailer with an Oracle Cloud HCM implementation. This is an initial 6 month, fully remote contract opportunity with a high possibility of extension. They will be a an essential resource that will be responsible for the following: · Providing leadership, planning, and direction to the payroll implementation team · Stakeholder requirement gathering, data validation, testing, data variance analysis · Oversee and manager process/reporting improvements · Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions · Ensure compliance with provincial and federal payroll law taking into consideration how this impacts wages · Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates · Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures · Collaborate with the implementation partner and ensure the needs of the organization are met

Must haves

· Oracle Cloud HCM or Oracle Fusion implementation experience is a must

· Subject Matter Expert in payroll and ability to communicate effectively to share this knowledge with the team

· Possess at least 10 years of relevant and progressive payroll experience

· Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience

· Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes

· Skilled in engaging with, anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple key stakeholders to ensure deliverables are represented

· Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of delivering results while meeting tight deadlines

· Enjoy working as a team and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives while maintaining a high level of detail

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite especially with Excel

· Formal payroll education from the National Payroll Institute (NPI) or equivalent experience (HRPA, CIPP, CPP)