#2026- PC1 – PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Life's Journey Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage bi-weekly payroll for all agency personnel at our Winnipeg, Manitoba office.

You will process payroll, support the Human Resources Manager, and ensure accuracy in expenses and benefits paperwork. You will collaborate with staff, funders, and collaborators, upholding confidentiality and professional communication while maintaining high workplace standards and timeliness in deliverables.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and software.
• Knowledge of a payroll system (Payworks).
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders and garnishments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Manitoba Employment Standards and related laws.
• Two-year diploma/certificate in accounting or financial management (CPA path also acceptable).
• Three years’ payroll/accounting experience preferred.
• Strong accuracy and data thoroughness.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Demonstrated time management and follow-up.
• Background checks including vulnerable sector and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver bi-weekly payroll for all agency personnel.
• Process payroll and provide financial assistance to HR Manager.
• Monitor employee expenses and develop reports as required.
• Oversee employee benefits and related paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with staff and funders; ensure professional communication.

Skills

Payworks

Accounting principles

Garnishments

MS Office

Legislation Manitoba

Three years payroll exp

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Background checks

Accountability

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year accounting/financial management diploma

CPA program (2 years)

PCP certificate (asset)

Tools

Payworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB POSTING No. 2026-PC1 Payroll Coordinator Full Time Permanent

Agency: Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted: November 2, 2026

Position Title: Payroll Coordinator

Closing Date: November 9,2026

Program: Human Resources (Payroll)

Status: Full Time Permanent

Wage: (Based on qualifications)

Hours Worked: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Location: 125 Higgins Office, Winnipeg Manitoba

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and delivering bi-weekly payroll for all agency personnel. Also included will be processing payroll and providing related financial assistance to the Human Resources Manager. The Payroll Coordinator will monitor employee expenses, develop and deliver reports as required, and oversee the delivery of employee benefits and related paperwork involved with the benefits program. The Payroll Coordinator will also perform other related duties, as assigned by the Human Resources Manager. The Payroll Coordinator will work cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff, maintaining and fostering a spirit of teamwork, and cooperation with all agency staff, collaterals, funders, etc. including effective, professional communication both orally and in writing. The Payroll Coordinator will always model professional behaviour, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to agency policies and procedures.

This role requires an individual that can support the program and team with:

• High Work Standards: work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow-up, accuracy/attention to detail, time management
• Personal Management Skills: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problem-solving
• Personal Development Skills: ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback, and seeks collaborative opportunities
• Professional Skills: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration, and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries
• Mentoring Skills: coaching, patience, influencing, and modeling professional behavior

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Job-specific Qualifications, Education, Experience, And Competencies

• Knowledge of and experience in generally accepted accounting practices and software.
• Knowledge of and experience in a payroll system. (Payworks etc.)
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders and garnishments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of current applicable legislation, e.g., Manitoba Employment Standards, Employment Insurance, etc.
• Completion of a two-year diploma/certificate in accounting or financial management, or two years of a CPA program. Completed PCP Certificate is also an asset.
• Optimally, three years’ experience in a payroll/accounting position.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and thoroughness of financial data.
• Ability, openness, willingness to learn, receive feedback, and seeks collaborative opportunities.
• Personal skills: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, patience and collaboration.
• High work standards: work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow-up, accuracy/attention to detail, and time management.
• Personal management skills: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability, creativity, initiative, working in a team or independently, and problem-solving.
• Interpersonal/Communication skills: oral, written, listening skills, influencing collaboration, etc.
• Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and license.

Core Competencies for All Employees:

Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication, Patience and Perseverance, Reasoning and Decision Making

Life’s Journey strives toward a workforce that has a fair representation of the community that we serve.