Manager, Payroll Services

Summary

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is seeking a Manager, Payroll Services to provide strategic leadership and operational management of its payroll services. This role oversees end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 11,000 employees across multiple bargaining units and employee groups in a complex, unionized public sector environment. The Manager will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all legislative and collective agreement requirements, managing complex payroll structures, and establishing service standards. Key duties include managing OMERS and TPP pension reporting, developing payroll calendars, ensuring legislative compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls. The position also involves leading modernization efforts, streamlining workflows, and collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT departments. This role requires a University Degree in a related field, a Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or Payroll Leader Practitioner (PLP) certification, and a minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll leadership experience in a complex, public sector unionized environment. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, pension plans, and collective agreements is essential. The Manager will lead, coach, and develop a payroll team and foster a culture of accountability and service excellence.