Toronto - Payroll and Employment Tax - Manager

Toronto - Payroll and Employment Tax - Manager

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Jun 15, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1717713

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The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Payroll and Employment Tax (PET) advisory team in Toronto. In this role, you will lead and manage complex Canadian payroll advisory engagements for a diverse client base. Youll gain valuable experience across capabilities, sectors, and geographies while helping Canadian clients manage risk, identify tax-saving opportunities, and meet payroll tax, social security, and related compliance obligations.

Your key responsibilities

Conduct Canadian payroll compliance reviews and deliver strategic payroll advisory services

Advise clients on payroll strategy, compliance risks, and leading practices to optimize payroll operations

Support compliance with Canadian federal, and provincial payroll legislation, and regulations

Provide guidance on payroll processes, including multi-jurisdictional payrolls, tax calculations, deductions, benefits, and statutory remittances

Prepare and review payroll tax filings, reports, and reconciliations with the CRA, and other regulatory authorities

Work with clients, HR, finance teams, and regulatory bodies to resolve payroll issues, and support smooth operations

Stay current with evolving payroll legislation, industry trends, and emerging technologies

Manage multiple client engagements, including budgets, resources, invoicing, and collections

Assist clients with employment tax audits, and respond to payroll-related inquiries

Mentor junior colleagues on technical, payroll advisory, and performance management skills while fostering a positive team culture

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, youll also have a strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation, including employment and labour standards, compliance requirements, and multi-jurisdictional payroll processes

Proven experience with payroll tax filings, reporting, reconciliations, and statutory remittances with the CRA, and other regulatory bodies

Proficiency with leading payroll software and ERP systems, with the ability to improve payroll operations, and lead projects

Skilled in advising clients on payroll strategy, compliance risks, and best practices to improve operational efficiency

Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as high attention-to-detail, particularly in payroll data management and compliance issue resolution

Excellent stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, HR, finance, and regulators

Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Commitment to continuous professional development, with the ability to research and resolve payroll tax questions and issues

What we look for

A minimum of 8 years of experience in Canadian payroll advisory and compliance services

A bachelors degree, preferably in business, and/or a Payroll Compliance Professional designation

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer