Coordinator, Payroll

Magna International; Aurora; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Payroll Coordinator who will manage the full payroll processing for Canada and the US. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong organizational abilities. This role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for career development in the automotive technology sector.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years processing large-scale US and Canada payrolls (2500+ employees).
• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full cycle processing of Canada and US payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support in payroll-related reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Detail-oriented

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Active PCP or FPC Designation

Job description

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What We Offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with support and resources to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities and a wide range of development prospects, because we believe your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products and vehicle expertise uniquely position us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for the full cycle processing of assigned Canada and/or US payrolls, including participating in year-end activities, third-party remittances, garnishment setup, and payroll journal entries.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll cycles by preparing reports, tracking data, and ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support garnishment entries, incentive payouts, and other payroll adjustments through data entry and validation.
• Maintain and organize payroll records, audit trails, and processing documentation (run books and checklists).
• Assist in reconciling third-party remittances and ensuring timely submission based on due dates.
• Help prepare and support the year-end payroll process, including T4s and W-2s, amendments, and audits.
• Provide administrative support in tracking and submitting payroll-related reports for Finance, Operations, and external stakeholders.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date and complete payroll processing instructions and division notes.
• Assist in testing and documenting payroll system changes or configuration updates.
• Ensure adherence to payroll policies, internal controls, and data confidentiality standards.
• Help track and resolve employee issues by coordinating with other payroll team members or departments.
• Provide administrative support during payroll system implementations, testing, and upgrades.

Who We Are Looking For:

• 3 to 5 years processing large-scale US and Canada payrolls (2500+ employees).
• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is considered an asset.
• Active PCP or FPC Designation or willingness to obtain it.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics, and data validation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities and maintain sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Very detail-oriented with a superior track record of achieving high-quality results.

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing support and resources to succeed. As part of our global team, you will have exciting responsibilities and development opportunities because we believe your career path should be as unique as you are.

In addition, we offer site benefits, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We hire based on experience and qualifications, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics. Magna values your privacy and discourages applications sent via email to comply with GDPR and local data privacy laws.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Magna Corporate

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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