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EllisDon

Team Lead, Payroll

Harrow
$75k – $85k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a 'Team Lead, Payroll' will be responsible for:

Payroll Operations

  • Oversee the processing of multiple payrolls to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable legislation, union agreements and company policies.
  • Review and approve payroll transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations as required.
  • Monitor payroll deadlines and coordinate workload distribution across the team.
  • Identify and resolve complex payroll issues, escalating matters when necessary.

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Team Leadership & Support

  • Provide guidance, coaching, and day-to-day support to Payroll Administrators.
  • Review work completed by Payroll Administrators and provide feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Support training of new payroll team members.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment.

Support for Payroll Implementation

  • Act as the primary support resource for Payroll Supervisors while they are engaged in payroll implementation activities.
  • Assist with testing, validation, process documentation, and issue resolution related to system implementations and enhancements as required.
  • Ensure payroll operations continue to run efficiently during implementation periods.
  • Communicate process changes and support the team through transition activities.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.
  • Support audits and payroll-related reporting requirements.

Is this role right for you?

  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required; Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation considered an asset.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a multi-jurisdiction or multi-payroll environment.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll systems, and payroll best practices.
  • Experience supporting payroll system implementations or major system changes is an asset.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of unionized payroll environments, with the ability to interpret and apply collective agreements accurately and consistently.
  • Demonstrated experience resolving payroll matters related to collective agreement provisions, including pay rules, premiums, leaves, and entitlements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze payroll data, perform reconciliations, create reports, and utilize functions such as XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and formulas to support payroll operations.

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The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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Skills

Payroll Operations
Team Leadership
Payroll Compliance
Unionized Payroll
Collective Agreements
Microsoft Excel
Payroll Implementation
Process Improvement
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
XLOOKUP
PivotTables

Location

Harrow, England, United Kingdom

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