Payroll Leader

The Pittsburgh Paints Co. (PPC) Payroll Leader incumbent will report to the Total Rewards & HR Operations Director and oversee the entire payroll process, including managing employee timekeeping and attendance records, ensuring accurate calculations of wages and deductions, maintaining compliance with labor laws, and resolving any discrepancies related to time worked. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the execution of day-to-day Canadian payroll inputs collection and handoffs, approvals, and issue management with Payroll vendors (UKG)
• Work with Employees, Managers, HRBPs, and vendors when Payroll cases require escalation
• Payroll Approval – Reviews and approves payroll before it gets processed for payment ensuring appropriate back up is provided for every single transaction
• Compliance - Responsible for payroll compliance and maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, contracts, policies, procedures, and controls governing payroll operations across the region
• Resource and Vendor Management – Responsible for payroll vendor contracts and payroll calendars set up with the providers across the region
• Analyze, audit and validate HR statuses and interfaces for pay rate changes, transfers, employee deductions, changes in taxation, new hire and termination
• Maintain recurring / one-time payments / deductions
• Ensure accurate preparation and balancing of weekly and special payrolls, payroll balance sheet and summaries
• Handle additions and changes to hourly payroll and payroll related items (i.e., salary changes, tax withholding, retirement plan deferrals, general deductions etc.) using the appropriate payroll system
• Handle various authorized payroll adjustments, e.g., garnishments, manual computation of gross and net pay, vacation pay, bonuses, etc.
• Verify application of all pay rules per the union contract where applicable
• Monitor and review employee timecards for accuracy, including start/stop times, breaks, overtime, and absences.
• Implement and maintain time and attendance tracking systems, ensuring proper usage and data integrity.
• Manage leave accruals, including vacation, sick days, and personal time.
• Address requests about employment and payment issues

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role preferred
• Experience in payroll operations/administration
• Experience developing and implementing HR Shared Services initiatives (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems (UKG, Workday etc)
• Exhibit strong payroll management expertise and command of relevant process intersection points, policies, and procedures
• Detail-oriented execution of routine and complex payroll processes.
• Ability to develop and interpret intricate procedural documentation
• Working knowledge of payroll procedures and other personnel procedures
• Possess working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and procedures
• Follow standard operating procedures and strict policy guidelines
• Familiar with UKG payroll and time attendance platforms

Benefits: savings/pension plans, PTO, and more! #LI-Hybrid