Careers

Primaris REIT is currently hiring an experienced & dedicated Payroll Manager to join us at our Head Office in Toronto, ON. If you are a seasoned Payroll Manager with a PCP or PCL designation and you want to work with a diverse group of HR and Finance professionals, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!

As the successful candidate, you will report directly to the Vice-President, Finance and will work closely with both the Finance and People + Culture teams. You have a strong understanding of payroll legislation and accounting, demonstrated experience with HRISs; in particular, ADP Workforce Now. You’ll play a key role in month-end and year-end reporting, government remittances, pension contributions, and annual compensation programs. We're seeking someone who is collaborative, highly organized, and comfortable handling sensitive data with precision and confidentiality.

Primary responsibilities of the role:
• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly payroll in compliance with internal and external controls and industry best practices
• Analysis and preparation of remittances including WCB, EHT/QHIP, payroll taxes, RPP, RRSP, provincial medical etc.
• Prepare payroll and benefits journal entries and analysis of all payroll-related general ledger accounts (i.e. payroll bank account and payroll accrual accounts)
• Month, quarter and year end reporting and reconciliations for various agencies (WSIB, CRA, CNESST)
• Responsible for issuing all required forms including T4, and Relevés 1
• Responsible for all payroll-related information maintenance in ADP Workforce Now
• Respond to government agency requests for information on a timely basis
• Respond to employee/management requests for information on a timely basis
• Develop and deliver training for timekeepers at the sites
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and provincial laws, regulations and reporting requirements relating to salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, provincial health plans and workers compensation
• Collaborate on the development and utilization of HRIS and payroll software to streamline HR/payroll processes and reporting
• Respond to requests from external consultants (including annual audit, controls testing and pension review)
• Prepare, monitor and report on G&A headcount budget
• Participate in the execution of the annual pay increase program
• Assist with notification of approved grants and payment of vested awards
• Prepare & execute payment of Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Review and analysis of all benefit costs for annual budgeting and premium changes
• Liaise with pension recordkeeper (Manulife Financial) to ensure accurate & timely transmission/receipt of retirement savings contributions
• Assist with pension and key control audits
• Respond to employee/management requests for information on a timely basis
• Other duties as assigned

To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who are collaborative, reliable, and flexible. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, you likely have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, Finance/Accounting or related field preferred
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation required
• Minimum 5 years payroll experience with employee groups in all provinces
• Minimum 5 years HRIS experience (i.e. ADP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.) preference for ADP Workforce Now
• Extensive working knowledge of pension and benefit legislation
• Experience with various Workers’ Compensation policies/processes
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using ERP and Payroll systems
• Discreet nature and high degree of confidentiality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to analyze financial data
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to pivot around tight timelines and frequent changes

• Communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and convey active listening and openness
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment, effort and a "take charge" attitude
• Produce accurate work with attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines
• Take ownership for actions, accept constructive criticism and make the necessary changes to behaviour
• Overcome obstacles to get the job done, identify problems and recommend solutions
• See change positively and adapt quickly to change in work requirements

• Respect: Value diverse perspectives, experiences and talents; treat others the way you would want to be treated
• Empowerment: Use the means provided to carry out responsibilities to the best of your ability and to implement creative ideas
• Integrity: Do the right thing, deliver on commitments and admit mistakes
• Teamwork: Work together as one team toward common goals
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for decisions and results