#2026- PC1 – PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Life's Journey Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage bi-weekly payroll processing for all agency staff. The role reports to the Human Resources Manager and supports payroll-related financial tasks and benefits administration.

Qualifications include a two-year accounting credential or CPA track, knowledge of Payworks, and strong Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. This is a full-time permanent position based in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP practices and related software.
• Knowledge of a payroll system (Payworks, etc.).
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders and garnishments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Manitoba legislation (ESA, EMP Standards, etc.).
• Two-year diploma/certificate in accounting or financial management, or CPA track; PCP is an asset.
• Three years’ payroll/accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and thoroughness of financial data.
• Willingness to learn and pursue collaborative opportunities.
• Interpersonal/communication skills (oral, written, listening).
• High work standards, time management and attention to detail.
• Personal management: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability, initiative.
• Interpersonal/ communications skills at work.
• Satisfactory background checks: Child and Adult Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Check, Driver’s Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver bi-weekly payroll for all agency personnel.
• Process payroll and provide related financial assistance to the HR Manager.
• Monitor employee expenses, develop and deliver reports, and oversee benefits paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the HR Manager.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Payroll compliance

MS Office

Legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Accounting diploma

CPA program

PCP certificate asset

Tools

Payworks

Job description

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

Agency: Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted: November 2, 2026

Position Title: PayrollCoordinator

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 anddelivering bi-weekly payroll for all agency personnel. Also included will be processing payroll andproviding related financial assistance to the Human Resources Manager. The Payroll Coordinator will monitor employee expenses, develop, and deliverreports as required, and oversee the delivery of employee benefits and relatedpaperwork involved with the benefits program. The Payroll Coordinator will alsoperform other related duties, as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

The Payroll Coordinator will work cooperatively andcollaboratively with other staff, maintaining and fostering a spirit ofteamwork, 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, maintainingconfidentiality, and adhering to agency policies and procedures.

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

• HighWorkStandards: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,withinprofessional boundaries
• Mentoring Skills:coaching, patience, influencing, and modeling professional behavior

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: HUMANRESOURCES MANAGER

JOB-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS,EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES

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

Core Competencies for AllEmployees:

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

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