Manager, Payroll

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Non- Union 

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English

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THE 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.
• Strategic thinking and leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization. Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Approachable, friendly and easy to talk to/work with leadership presence

This position is for a current vacancy.

OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team.  This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs. 

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.