Director, Payroll Transformation

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Payroll Transformation leads the design, implementation, and modernization of enterprise payroll systems and processes across the organization. This role is accountable for delivering large-scale payroll transformation initiatives, with a focus on SAP HCM and/or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, ensuring system accuracy, operational continuity, and alignment across Human Resources, Technology, and Finance. As a key leader within the transformation program, this role provides oversight and direction across all phases of payroll system delivery, including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization. The Director will ensure payroll solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise standards, while supporting a seamless employee experience. A core aspect of this role is to partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align business requirements with system capabilities, manage complex integrations across HRIS, finance, time, and third-party platforms, and ensure the successful execution of payroll transformation objectives.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, Technology, or a related field; relevant SAP or payroll certifications are considered an asset.
• Progressive experience in payroll transformation, HR technology implementation, or enterprise system delivery within complex, large-scale environments.
• Strong understanding of SAP HCM Payroll and/or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, including system configuration, testing methodologies, and payroll operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end payroll implementation, including design, UAT, parallel runs, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Experience working across HR, Technology, Finance, and vendor partners, with the ability to translate business requirements into system functionality.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight timelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy, data integrity, and risk mitigation within payroll environments.
• Ability to operate effectively within regulated environments, with familiarity in governance, compliance, and audit standards.
• Strong leadership capability with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• relevant SAP or payroll certifications are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll transformation initiatives, including solution design, system configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization activities.
• Drive payroll testing and validation efforts, including user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel payroll runs, reconciliation, and issue resolution to ensure system accuracy and readiness.
• Oversee system integration across HR, Finance, time, and third-party platforms to enable seamless data flow and end-to-end payroll processing.
• Partner with HR, Technology, Finance, and external vendors to align system requirements, manage dependencies, and deliver transformation outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements related to payroll processing, data integrity, and financial reporting.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams and collaborate with program stakeholders to ensure delivery against timelines, scope, and quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, systems, and overall operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders, fostering alignment, accountability, and effective communication throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Create an environment that promotes effective and efficient operations, ensuring alignment with Scotiabank’s Values and Code of Conduct, and supporting strong governance and control practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree