Director, Payroll & Benefits
Gray Collection • Montréal, Quebec • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Gray Collection is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Payroll & Benefits to lead payroll operations, benefits administration, systems optimization, and process improvement initiatives across our growing hospitality portfolio. Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing payroll and benefits administration for a diverse workforce across hotels, restaurants, spas, and corporate operations. Leading a team of payroll professionals, the successful candidate will serve as the organization's payroll subject matter expert while partnering closely with Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and property leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all payroll and benefits administration activities across the organization. Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, employment, and labour legislation. Drive continuous improvement of payroll processes, controls, governance practices, and service delivery. Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, controls, and performance metrics. Lead payroll-related projects, including system enhancements, Dayforce optimization, reporting automation, and process redesign initiatives. Develop training programs and tools for managers and operational leaders. Build strong partnerships across Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team. Act as the primary business lead for payroll systems and external payroll technology partners.
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience. Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, healthcare, or other labour-intensive industries is preferred. Proven experience leading payroll teams in a multi-site environment. Strong project management, process improvement, and stakeholder management capabilities. Deep understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements. PCP designation required. PLP designation and Ceridian Dayforce experience are considered strong assets. Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and system implementations or enhancements (Dayforce a plus)
Why Join Gray Collection?
Opportunity to modernize and shape a critical business function. Exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives. Ownership of systems, controls, reporting, and process transformation. Dynamic, fast-growing hospitality environment with multiple properties and brands.
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