Team Leader - Payroll (Finance)

Location: Hybrid (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Salary: 73,465 - 82,648 CAD

Company

A national health solutions partner providing insurance, primary care, and emergency medical services to millions of Canadians.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate payroll processing activities across multiple companies
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to Payroll Administrators
• Manage complex payroll issues, exceptions, and retroactive calculations
• Review payroll reconciliations and ensure legislative compliance
• Support year-end payroll activities, reporting, and audits
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and support Workday enhancements

Requirements

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation
• 5-7 years of progressive payroll experience
• 1-3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience
• Experience processing complex payrolls in a multi-company environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, reconciliations, and audits
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Nice to have

• PLP (Payroll Leadership Professional) designation
• Experience with Workday and payroll system integrations
• Knowledge of collective agreements and multi-provincial payroll
• French language skills

Culture & Benefits

• Award-winning culture that celebrates individuality and diverse perspectives
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Flexible hybrid work options based out of the Dartmouth office
• Supportive leadership and inclusive work environment