Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Winnipeg, MB (On-Site) Department: Human Resources Reports To: Senior Manager, HRIS & North American Payroll Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take ownership of a complex, multi-provincial payroll system? We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Winnipeg team on-site.

In this critical role, you will ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for over 1,000 employees nationwide. Partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Perks teams, you will champion data integrity, drive system improvements, and act as a technical mentor within the department. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for payroll excellence, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

- Full-Cycle Payroll: Process end-to-end payroll for multiple Canadian pay groups and serve as a reliable backup for other divisions as needed.
- Auditing & Reconciliation: Conduct rigorous payroll validation, balancing, and reconciliations to maintain immaculate data integrity and internal controls.
- Compliance Management: Ensure strict adherence to all federal and provincial employment standards, tax regulations, and Workers’ Compensation board requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Reporting & Year-End: Manage the accurate generation of Records of Employment (ROEs), T4 statements, and oversee the complete year-end payroll cycle.
- Employee Support: Act as the primary escalation point to resolve complex payroll inquiries and provide top-tier support to our workforce.
- Audit Support: Collaborate with finance teams to provide necessary documentation for both internal and external audits.
- Process Improvement:



Proactively identify bottlenecks and recommend strategic best practices to streamline payroll workflows.
- System Administration: Leverage our time and attendance systems, providing ongoing support and troubleshooting.
- Ethics & Confidentiality: Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding employee data and strictly adhere to the company's Code of Conduct and business ethics policies.

What You Bring to the Table

- Certification: An active Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is required (an equivalent combination of relevant education and hands-on experience will be considered).
- Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience managing complex, multi-provincial Canadian payrolls.
- Industry Knowledge: Prior experience operating within a manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset.
- Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with modern SaaS HRIS platforms is highly preferred.
- Regulatory Expertise: A comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of federal and provincial payroll taxes and legislative compliance.
- Work Style: Highly self-directed and results-oriented, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

Workplace Health & Safety

Safety is a core value. In this role, you will be expected to:

- Understand and adhere to all corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines.
- Promptly report any unsafe conditions, near-misses, accidents, or property damage to leadership and/or the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including safety footwear, protective eyewear, high-visibility clothing, and hearing protection—whenever accessing the manufacturing floor.

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Payroll Administrator, Canada (Winnipeg)
🏢 WeMovePeople
📍 Winnipeg