Manager, Payroll

Position:

Manager, Payroll Department:

AS Finance Payroll Position Status:

Permanent Time Type:

Full timeNon
- Union

Location:

Peterborough, ON Language:

English Salary Range:$56.21 - $70.26per hourTHE PRHC DIFFERENCE:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer We're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:

A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position

Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles

Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings

On site gym 24/7 free to all employees

Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role provides strategic leadership and execution over the organization’s payroll function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant and efficient payroll operations. This role is accountable for payroll governance, regulatory and legislation compliance, financial reporting and the integrity of payroll data within financial statements, including month- end accruals, reconciliations and forecasting for the health centre.

This role is responsible for leading, training and supervising the payroll team, by managing their workflow and conducting annual performance assessments.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Undergraduate degree in Finance or equivalent

Five to ten years of previous finance and/or accounting leadership experience

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or equivalent work experience

Extensive knowledge of accounting, payroll and benefit principles and practices, in a hospital setting

Thorough understanding of auditing and internal control best practices

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), preferred

Experience in a hospital setting or similar health care organization, preferred

Knowledge and experience with Ontario Health Care Reporting (OHRS), preferred WHO YOU ARE:

Ability to engage stakeholders, understand business objectives/requirements, develop performance measures and design reports and analytical tools tailored towards stakeholder and organizational needs to establish trends and help draw valid conclusions.

Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on funding methodologies and technical accounting issues.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Excellent working knowledge of financial systems, as well as proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).

Experience with Infinium and Meditech would be an asset.

Strong human resources management skills.

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