Payroll Manager

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

Job Purpose:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading payroll operations, with an emphasis on transformation, process stabilization, and consolidation. This role is critical for ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, while developing a world-class payroll department. The Manager will coordinate efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders, operating in a complex, fast-paced environment. As the subject matter expert on payroll, this individual will be instrumental in optimizing both the technical and operational aspects of the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage Payroll Routine & Compliance

   • Oversee payroll for Canadian operations across multiple provinces and employee groups, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of wages, bonuses, and other benefits.
   • Collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, and Benefits Administration to address payroll issues and maintain communication across departments.
   • Provide data and analysis support to Finance, Treasury, and other teams to assist with accounting and labor cost analysis.
   • Develop and cross-train payroll team members to build a resilient, high-performing department.
   • Maintain and update payroll policies, ensuring compliance with Federal, Provincial, State, and Collectively Bargained wage regulations.
   • Act as a liaison between employees and managers, advising on payroll-related concerns.

2. Manage Month-End and Year-End Process

   • Manage year-end payroll processes, including W-2s, T4s, 1099Rs.
   • Prepare filings for federal and provincial regulators, and respond to queries related to deductions and remittances.

3. Process Improvements 

   • Lead initiatives to continuously improve payroll processes, aligning with business goals and enhancing efficiency.
   • Work collaboratively with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to optimize system configuration and data flow between HR and payroll systems.

4. Project Management 

   • Play a lead role in payroll-related projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and change management to ensure smooth implementation and adherence to new processes or products.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and prioritization.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with various teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Systems Management, Payroll, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of payroll and HRIS experience, with exposure to large and unionized organizations.
• Experience with Dayforce and Kronos is an asset.
• Canadian payroll knowledge required (US payroll is an asset).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.