About Concordia Wellness Projects:

Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. (CWPI) was founded in 2004 as a non-profit, registered charitable organization located on The Concordia Campus. CWPI oversees Concordia Village, which is dedicated to the wellness of seniors in the community, providing assisted living services in 660 suites across multiple campus buildings. CWPI also owns and operates the Concordia Hip & Knee Institute building and has partnered with Manitoba Housing and Eden Health Care Services in their management of Concordia Village 4.

Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for processing biweekly payroll, maintaining accurate employee payroll records, administering payroll deductions and advantages, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and company policies. The ideal candidate has experience with Payworks, strong attention to detail, maintains confidentiality, and works collaboratively with Finance, Human Resources, and department managers.

Accountability:

Accountable to the Finance Department for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintenance of payroll records, administration of payroll-related deductions and benefits, completion of payroll reconciliations, and compliance with applicable payroll requirements.

Qualifications:

- Payroll administration, accounting, business administration certificate, diploma, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in payroll administration and processing.
- Experience with Payworks strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and Manitoba employment standards.
- Experience with payroll reconciliations, employee benefits, and timekeeping systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is an asset.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.




- Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and meet strict payroll deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities:

- Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time using Payworks, ensuring employee payments and payroll records are correct.
- Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets, hours worked, overtime, shift premiums, and other payroll adjustments.
- Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, banking information, tax forms, and vacation balances.
- Administer payroll deductions, employee benefits, pension contributions, and other authorized deductions, ensuring accurate calculations and reporting.
- Review and reconcile payroll remittances, including income tax, CPP, EI, and Workers Compensation Board requirements, as applicable.
- Reconcile payroll registers, payroll funding, deductions, and general ledger accounts, and prepare payroll journal entries for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Assist with year-end payroll procedures, including T4 preparation, reconciliations, and required reporting.
- Support payroll-related scheduling and timekeeping processes, working with department managers to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate payroll inputs.
- Assist with payroll system implementation, employee data migration, validation of opening balances, and development of payroll procedures and internal controls.
- Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding pay statements, deductions, benefits, vacation balances, and other payroll matters.
- Maintain accurate payroll documentation and records in accordance with organizational policies, legislative requirements, and confidentiality standards.
- Perform other related payroll, finance, human resources, and administrative duties as assigned.

Please note: Contract timeline details will be provided to selected candidates.

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] by November 13, 2026.

Work Location: In person

📌 Contract Payroll Administrator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Concordia Wellness Projects
📍 Winnipeg