Location: Greater Toronto Area (Primarily remote)
Language: English (Written and Spoken)
Duration: 12-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (obtained directly from police station)

About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a major public sector organization to find an experienced Payroll Lead to steer a critical system implementation. With a workforce of 14,000 employees, this organization is in the midst of rolling out Oracle HCM and requires a seasoned professional to manage the "paying people" piece of the project.

In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Finance and work alongside HR, IT, and external vendors to stabilize and launch the payroll module. You will be stepping into an active project environment to address current glitches, manage testing, and ensure a smooth transition for a large, unionized workforce.

What’s in it for You
Take ownership of a high-visibility project where your expertise will directly ensure thousands of employees are paid accurately and on time. Enjoy a hybrid work model that balances remote work with occasional on-site collaboration for workshops and training.

Your Responsibilities

• You will plan and facilitate requirements documentation, driving the reconciliation and testing of the Oracle HCM Payroll module.
• In this role, you will manage dependencies across related workstreams, including Core HR, Benefits, and Compensation, ensuring the system functions as a cohesive unit.
• You will lead the testing strategy, executing unit and reconciliation tests to identify and resolve glitches before the final rollout.
• You will act as the bridge between internal business leads and implementation partners, ensuring configuration aligns perfectly with business requirements.
• You will facilitate workshops and manage knowledge transfer, preparing the internal payroll team for long-term success.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing payroll for a large, complex organization with multiple pay groups and union interactions.
• Experience with at least 2–3 full implementations of a Tier 1 payroll system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, UKG, Workday, or Ceridian).
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale business process transformations and managing stakeholders through ambiguity.
• Strong technical familiarity with payroll reporting, testing strategies, and system configurations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.