Manager, Payroll

Winpak is looking for an experienced Manager, Payroll to lead the delivery of accurate, efficient and on-time payroll services and HR operational support across multiple business units with 2,800 employees in Canada and the U.S.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience structuring payroll policies, processes, leveraging technology and structuring payroll teams.  The Manager, Payroll and HR Operations will lead change, and develop a collaborative, cross trained team of payroll professionals.  You will play a key role in shaping and executing best practices, improving service delivery, and elevating the Payroll function at Winpak.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead organizational change initiatives related to payroll transformation and process redesign.
• Provide strategic leadership to centralized Canadian and U.S. payroll teams, including within a shared services model.
• Participate as a key member of the HR leadership team, collaborating with Directors and specialists on broader Payroll strategy and operations.
• Drive the alignment of payroll operations across business units and geographies, ensuring consistency to the extent achievable across locations.
• Analyze current-state payroll and timekeeping processes to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Lead the execution of payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business and service expectations.
• Provide process assurance and ensure effective oversight across all payroll activities.
• Support the development of team members by fostering engagement, continuous learning, and identifying high-potential talent for future growth.
• Develop processes and learning opportunities for people leaders who enter payroll information for their teams.
• Lead the enhancement and deployment of scalable, accurate payroll solutions in collaboration with the HR Operations Specialist.
• Implement complex collective bargaining agreement elements effectively and on time.
• Travel as needed

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications & Experience)

Leadership & People Management

• Experience managing teams and coaching, guiding, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Able to lead transformation initiatives, influence change, and bring people along with a clear and strong communication strategy.
• Experience with People Leadership Programs (PLP) or other leadership development initiatives.

Payroll & Systems Expertise

• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and aligning payroll processes across multi-site, multi-country operations (Canada and the U.S.).
• Experience with UKG or similar HR/payroll systems.
• Understanding the nuances of complex payroll within collective bargaining environments.
• Background in manufacturing and unionized settings.

Organizational Impact & Personal Attributes

• Proven track record in navigating and succeeding within large, dynamic, and multifaceted organizations.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, prioritizes effectively, and executes tasks with precision — helping elevate the overall HR brand.
• Works autonomously, confidently challenges the status quo, and takes initiative to drive outcomes.
• Constantly looking for better ways of doing things; fosters a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ready to step up; brings energy, curiosity, and a hunger to lead and grow.

Compensation range:  $110,000-$125,000. The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry. 

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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