Payroll Manager

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Enjoy quality meals at low prices in the cafeteria (unlimited coffee, tea, cookies and bars)
• Enjoy free use of the sports facilities (basketball court, training room and cardio room)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)
  
  

What you'll do

In a context of sustained growth and in order to strengthen the leadership of the payroll team, you will play a key role as Payroll Director. The evolution of this position aims to ensure stronger governance, a well‑defined strategic vision, and optimal management of payroll activities across the organization. You will lead and support a committed, collaborative team recognized for its strong team spirit. Building on this solid foundation, you will help structure processes, optimize tools, and support the company in its growth. As a strategic leader, you will ensure excellence in payroll operations, compliance with legal requirements, consistency in practices, and continuous improvement of processes, while fostering a motivating, high‑performing, and collaborative work environment.

How will you create impact?

You contribute to achieving the company’s objectives through the following actions:

• Lead, mentor, engage, and develop a team of payroll professionals (approximately 5 people)
• Define the strategic direction of the payroll team in alignment with corporate objectives
• Collaborate closely with HR to ensure alignment of compensation policies and onboarding processes
• Oversee and participate in the full bi-weekly payroll cycle for Canadian, U.S., and U.K. entities, including expense account management
• Support the team in resolving anomalies or complex payroll cases
• Ensure legal and tax compliance of payroll processes, including remittances, T4, R1, W-2 forms, and other annual filings
• Implement robust internal controls and performance indicators to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with HR in developing social programs and payroll-related policies
• Advise managers and internal partners on complex payroll and benefits issues
• Contribute to the optimization of payroll-related systems
• Actively participate in internal and external audits
• Take on any other responsibilities related to payroll and compensation (special projects, training, etc.)
  
  

Who are we looking for?

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can

• Hold a degree in Administration, Accounting, or a related field (recognized DEC or Bachelor’s)
• Possess a payroll certification such as Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), considered a strong asset
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll management role, including team supervision
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of payroll‑related tax regulations (e.g., taxable benefits) and general labor standards
• Show a good understanding of payroll‑related accounting (journal entries, account reconciliation), considered an asset
• Be proficient with payroll systems and specialized software (knowledge of SAP and Dayforce is a strong asset), and highly skilled in Excel
• Be familiar with Kronos for time management (an asset)
• Demonstrate excellent ability to manage stress, priorities, and tight deadlines
• Be bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written
• Show inspiring leadership, strong ethics, discretion, autonomy, and a strong sense of teamwork
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to solve complex problems
• Have experience working in a high‑volume, international environment