Director HR Systems & Payroll

Salary Range:

$135,000 - $180,000

Director HR Systems & Payroll

The Director, HR Systems & Payroll is accountable for optimizing the employee experience through the effective management of Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem, including system capabilities, upgrades, security, data integrity, integrations, leveraging AI, and alignment with enterprise technology strategy. The role also oversees the accurate, compliant, secure, and timely delivery of payroll services while advancing HR reporting, metrics, analytics, and benchmarking to support data-driven decision-making and organizational objectives.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the SVP People & Culture, you will be empowered to:

HR Systems & Reporting

• Lead and evolve the HR technology strategy and roadmap, including Workday/HCMS and related HR systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and technology strategy, as well as budget requirements.

• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize and deliver HR systems enhancements, configurations, and process improvements that support business objectives and operational effectiveness.

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee HR systems governance, data integrity, security, compliance, reporting, and audit requirements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all obligations.

• Drive HR analytics, metrics, benchmarking, and external reporting to support evidence-based decision-making and regulatory requirements.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through leveraging AI and Agile methodologies, stakeholder feedback, process optimization, and the maintenance of comprehensive HR systems documentation.

• Provide leadership and oversight for HR systems operations, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, risk mitigation, business continuity, team capability development, and cross-functional collaboration with Compliance and Privacy teams.

Payroll Operations

• Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely employee pay, statutory remittances, pension and benefits administration, account reconciliations, audit support, and effective segregation of duties.

• Establish and maintain a strong payroll governance and compliance framework by overseeing risk management, audit processes, team capability development, and adherence to all legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

• Oversee the integrity, security, retention, and governance of employee data, while ensuring standardized payroll documentation, process consistency, knowledge transfer, and operational excellence.

People Leadership

• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture aligned with OLG's Truths, where employees feel challenged, supported, safe, engaged, and empowered to innovate and achieve individual and organizational goals.

• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, development, and performance management to ensure team members are equipped to succeed.

• Promote collaboration and strong partnerships within the team, across People & Culture, and throughout the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• University degree in Information Technology, Data/Business Analytics, Human Resources, Business Management, Accounting or a related field. Post-Graduate/ Masters degree in a relevant field is an asset. Certificate in Payroll preferred. Knowledge of applicable legislation is a strong asset.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience working with and managing a human capital management system, ideally Workday

Relevant Skills:

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with EIT, Finance, ELT, P&C leadership, vendors (including Workday), and external consultants to drive HR systems enhancements, integrations, payroll and budget alignment, HR dashboard reporting, and the prioritization of People & Culture technology initiatives.  

• Strong strategic, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven expertise in HR technology, analytics, leveraging AI, Agile and project management methodologies, stakeholder relationship management, influencing and negotiation, sound decision-making, and building and leading high-performing teams.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Group Benefits Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.

• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.

• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements .

• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.

• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by August 16, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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