Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Winnipeg

Work Model: [Hybrid- 4 days a week onsite]

Duration: 3 months Contract (Potential Extension)

Rate: CAD$30/hr on T4

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations across Canadian and U.S. employee groups. This role will primarily focus on end-to-end payroll processing while also providing support for benefits, pension, and absence administration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a rapid-paced, high-volume environment and possess strong analytical, customer service, and compliance knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process and validate multiple payroll cycles across various pay frequencies for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Compile, process, and remit withholding orders in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Review payroll audits, reports, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide exceptional customer service throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Support benefits, pension, and absence administration activities as required.
- Maintain compliance with payroll, benefits, pension, and absence legislation in Canada and the United States.
- Interpret and apply company policies, payroll regulations, and union agreements where applicable.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations.
- Support continuous process improvements and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

Requirements:

- 3-5+ years of payroll administration experience in a large, complex, or multinational organization.
- Experience processing full-cycle payroll for Canadian employees; U.S. payroll experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, deductions, and remittances.
- Strong analytical, organizational,



and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a high-volume setting.
- Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with payroll, HRIS, and time management systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or equivalent payroll experience.
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation.
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
- Experience supporting benefits, pension, and absence administration.
- Experience with Workday (Payroll and HRIS), SAP, Kronos, STAS, or other workforce management systems.
- Experience working within unionized environments.
- Bilingual in English and French.
- Experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. payroll operations.

Ideal Candidate:

- Experienced payroll professional with strong end-to-end payroll processing expertise.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Customer-focused individual who can effectively manage employee inquiries and sensitive payroll matters.
- Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Knowledgeable in payroll systems, reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Key Skills:

- Payroll Administration • Full-Cycle Payroll • Canadian Payroll • U.S. Payroll • Payroll Compliance • Benefits Administration • Pension Administration • Absence Management • Workday • SAP • Kronos • STAS • HRIS • Payroll Audits • Reconciliations • Customer Service • Regulatory Compliance • Microsoft Excel • Time Management Systems • Analytical Skills • Problem Solving • Employee Relations • Stakeholder Management

📌 Payroll Administrator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Hays
📍 Winnipeg