Support Centre Opportunities

Senior Manager, Payroll

Who you are

You are an innovative and service-oriented Senior Payroll Manager who is excited to be a part of a fast-growing company that enables the best to be even better. You have extensive experience leading a multi-province end-to-end payroll process and are looking for the opportunity to provide your expertise to drive change within an exciting industry. As a Senior Payroll Manager, you enjoy leading a team within a collaborative environment and your goal is to ensure excellent service to our Partners, Clinical and Support Centre staff. You enjoy being hands-on in your role and thrive off identifying innovative solutions for your team and the company. As an individual who is driven by excellence, you are excited to contribute to the success of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies.

This role is based out of Dentalcorp's Toronto Support Centre (181 Bay Street). You will work 4 days in office Mondays through Thursdays, and 1 day from home on Fridays. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Shared Services, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accurate and efficient operation of the Workday Payroll function. This involves overseeing the bi-weekly preparation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll in accordance with applicable government legislation for a multi-province Canadian payroll. The Senior Payroll Manager also collaborates with partners in HR, Total Rewards, IT and Operations to support streamlined processes and ensure payroll data integrity. You are a leader who has proven experience effectively managing a team and are driven by excellence.

In this role, you will

• Partner with the Director, Finance Shared Services to develop and execute payroll strategy, addressing challenges and opportunities with data-driven solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for Canada and multi-state U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely issue resolution.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll filings (T4, W-2, 941, RL-1, etc.), remittances, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution of employee tax documents (T4, T4A, PIER, etc.).
• Serve as the go-to Workday Payroll expert, collaborating with system administrators and IT to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and optimize processes.
• Drive post-implementation improvements, ensuring Workday Payroll integrates seamlessly with NetSuite for costing and accruals.
• Develop and maintain best practices for payroll reporting, data integrity, and system efficiency.
• Provide timely, customer-focused responses to payroll inquiries, balancing efficiency with exceptional service.
• Support audits and compliance by preparing payroll data for internal/external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Champion process improvements, leveraging technology and automation to enhance payroll operations.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of payroll leadership experience, including 4+ years managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep expertise in Workday Payroll (3+ years hands-on experience), including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll regulations (multi-state tax, FLSA, statutory filings).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Payroll Management Certificate (preferred).
• Analytical mindset—ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative approach, working effectively with Finance, HR, and IT teams.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Dentalcorp

Dentalcorp is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. Dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada’s most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At Dentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.