LeverageTek is seeking a Payroll Lead (Dayforce) for a 6-month contract assignment supporting their global client.
Work Location
Remote
Key Tasks
- Manage and process full-cycle Canadian payroll for ~800 employees across multiple provinces.
- Lead payroll activities including auditing, reconciliation, adjustments, ROEs, year-end support, and compliance checks.
- Ensure accurate processing of employee changes, new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation updates.
- Review, validate, and approve payroll outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
- Troubleshoot Dayforce issues and collaborate with internal teams or vendor support to resolve system-related challenges.
- Provide guidance to HR, Finance, and operational teams on payroll policies, best practices, and Dayforce functionality.
- Maintain detailed documentation, streamline payroll processes, and ensure strong internal controls.
- Deliver timely reporting, including payroll summaries, variance analyses, and audit requests.
- Support year-end activities including T4s, reconciliations, and government filings.
Key Qualifications
- Strong Dayforce experience – hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing in Dayforce (non-negotiable).
- Canadian payroll expertise – managing end-to-end payroll for large employee groups (500+), across multiple provinces.
- Proven ability to lead or run payroll independently – can step in quickly, own the process, and ensure accuracy under tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of Canadian payroll experience, with significant experience handling payroll volumes of 500+ employees.
- Dayforce experience is mandatory - strong proficiency required.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, employment standards, and multi-province payroll requirements.
- Experience leading payroll operations or acting as a senior payroll resource.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Assets
PCP or CPM certification (an asset).
About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions
Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek Staffing Solutions has worked to become a trusted partner with our consultants and customers. LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. With thousands of successful engagements to our credit with leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis.
Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, often leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request
