Payroll & Benefits Manager

Pizza Pizza • Toronto, ON

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Pizza 73 is seeking an operationally minded individual for a hybrid role in Alberta. The Payroll Manager is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement of payroll and HR administration. This role involves full-cycle payroll processing, compliance, HRIS management, and operational support for onboarding and Team Member data using ADP Workforce Now. The ideal candidate will be the primary subject matter expert for payroll and ADP Workforce Now, collaborating with HR, Operations, and Finance. Responsibilities include system optimization, implementation projects, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and the Team Member experience. The candidate should be detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-unit or operational environment.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, enhancements, or process optimization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, year-end processing, ROEs, taxable benefits, and payroll compliance.
• Experience administering Team Member benefits programs.
• Exposure to onboarding workflows and HR administration processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• PCP / PLP designation or working toward designation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried Team Members accurately and within established timelines using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and validate payroll data including hours worked, overtime, statutory holiday pay, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Manage payroll adjustments including retroactive payments, off-cycle payrolls, and manual calculations as required.
• Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, employment standards, and company policies.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reporting, Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end processing, T4s, taxable benefits, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support payroll audits, remittances, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting capabilities, automation, and payroll efficiencies within ADP.
• Support the rollout, implementation, and enhancement of ADP Workforce Now initiatives across restaurant operations.
• Partner with Operations and HR teams to support onboarding workflows and system processes for restaurant Team Members.
• Troubleshoot payroll, time and attendance and HRIS issues while providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate Team Member data and organizational structures within HRIS systems.
• Generate payroll, labour, and HR reporting as required.
• Administer Team Member benefit programs including enrollments, terminations, changes, and reconciliations.
• Support leave administration processes and ensure appropriate documentation and legislative compliance.
• Partner with HR to support hourly recruitment administration and onboarding coordination.
• Prepare employment letters and payroll-related documentation as required.
• Serve as a key contact for Team Member payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll legislation, tax updates, employment standards, and payroll best practices.
• Ensure payroll and Team Member documentation is maintained in compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Support operational and cross-functional projects related to payroll, onboarding, HR systems, and process improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with restaurant Operations teams to support business needs and improve service levels.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of Disability.

What This Job Offers

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