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Scotiabank Senior Manager, Payroll Operations in Toronto, Ontario
Senior Manager, Payroll Operations
Requisition ID: 205380
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Responsible for overseeing and leading Payroll delivery teams in the execution of all activities related to payroll and time processes, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with SAP Payroll Support team,Total Rewards COE, IT&S and other business areas to drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and delivery.
Is this role right for you? In this role you will:
Lead and drive the payroll function across the organization. Incorporating a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
Oversees the execution of all activities related to payroll and time processes, adherence to established controls and ensuring compliance legislative requirements
Partners with the Global HR Technology Team, Total Rewards COE, Employee Wellbeing Solutions, and other relevant groups to identify and implement solutions to improve/enhance payroll delivery
Build and lead a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s), ensuring established SLA’s are met or exceeded
Engage in regular communication and build strong relationships to ensure effective delivery of shared services
Monitors and ensures the accurate and timely administration, remittance and reporting of payroll related activities
Assist with external and internal (SOX) regulatory governance and requirements
Acts as a subject matter expert on all aspects of payroll, resolves escalated or high risk issues or concerns as required
Drive and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team and within the Operations group, with a focus on transferring learnings and opportunities across the department and leveraging other solutions to enhance efficiency
Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations within his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct
Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:
Post-secondary Degree in Accounting or Business or related field
PLP or PCP Designation from the National Payroll Institute. Completed or in progress
Significant experience in payroll or related field
Experience with SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft or other large ERP HCM systems
Deep understanding and knowledge of Bank policies and procedures
Strong knowledge of Organizational structure and complexity
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Attentive to details and deadlines; ability to manage multiple priorities
Proven supervisory/leadership experience
Strong analytical skills
What's in it for you?
The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
Work in an Ecosystem; a bright, modern space where you’ll have access to group seating, offices, collaboration spaces, a cafeteria with different options daily, a bistro, and more
Hybrid Work Environment
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.