Manager - Payroll and HRIS

Company Description

At Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s.

Guided by our values – We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence – we are building on our 28-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.

We’re looking for a Manager - Payroll and HRIS to join our growing company and play a key role in our customer experience by ensuring each purchase ends in a smile!

The Manager - Payroll & HRIS is responsible overseeing the compensation management system, the control and auditing of all payroll processes and assist in managing the HRIS functions. As a key member of the HR management team, this position will assist in the HRIS operational and strategic planning support and provide payroll,  as well as support our transition to a new HRIS.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Oversee and audit the information that interfaces from the HR system for accuracy 
• Data entry including:  hours, adjustments, manual updates and other details relating to Associate’s compensation
• Balance payroll to time sheets. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Head the completion of the year end payroll audit. Maintain all payroll filings
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll data including employer and Associate payroll taxes and other deductions.
• Ensure the commencement of all taxable benefits is completed accurately and in a timely manner and that all parties involved are advised of dates and/or other information that may be required.
• Resolve Associate questions and problems regarding payroll questions by researching policies and procedures, and by providing answers and resolutions to any problems or concerns that arise by responding within a timely manner.
• Assist Director, Total Rewards in the HRIS operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.
• Lead the organization wide transition to new, cloud based HRIS software for payroll and core HR.
• Manage staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation and disciplinary actions. Maintain internal database files and tables, and develops custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and staff.
• Identify training needs of end users and develop and provide the necessary training to meet those needs.
• Lead the team in managing the day-to-day activities to support the broader HR team, Accounting, and other inter-related functions. Provide overall prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources, and their activities.
• Participate in the annual merit increase process by assisting Director, Total Rewards with data, analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of key data inputs.
• Keep apprised of federal and provincial laws and regulations impacting Associate compensation.

Qualifications

The Qualifications and Experience we like to see:

• This position requires completion of bachelor’s degree and/or college diploma, in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 5 to 8 years direct experience in the field of Payroll, HRIS and Total Rewards
• Must have knowledge of employment standards and completed PLP Certification of CPI (Canadian Payroll Institute) Program or have equivalent payroll experience
• Has experience working in a cloud based HRIS environment
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with HRIS implementations
• The role requires attention to detail and high degree of accuracy, maintaining the highest level of confidential customer service to all associates
• Experience with payroll processing systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Additional Information

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:

• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and pro