Coordinator, Payroll Interface

PowerCo; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable energy firm is seeking a Coordinator for Payroll processes at its St. Thomas location. This role includes analyzing labor costs, verifying accounting bookings, and coordinating with global teams. Candidates should have a college diploma, strong Excel skills, and experience in finance and payroll environments. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Vacation allowance

Opportunities for development

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits

Pension and retirement savings

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance, accounting, and payroll environment.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity is preferred.
• Background in manufacturing or automotive sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify accounting bookings and validate GL accounts.
• Analyze labor costs corresponding to payroll.
• Support month-end and year-end labor cost activities.

Skills

SAP 4/Hana

MS Office Suite

Excel

General accounting

Intercultural awareness

Coordination with global teams

Education

College Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Story and Why We're Growing We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

About The Role

We are looking for a Coordinator, Payroll interface, reporting to the Head of AccountingAccounting Manager This role will maintain payroll accounting processing responsibilities at the PowerCo Canada facility in St. Thomas, ON.

This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site at our St. Thomas location.

Key Responsibilities

• To verify the accounting bookings created out of the bi-weekly & monthly payroll process, validate the correctness of the GL accounts posted, reconcile the supporting documents generated by Dayforce with the accounting
• To analyze the differences between planning and actual figures corresponding to labor costs (salaries and benefits)
• Support month and year end activities related to labor costs
• Benefits accruals follow up
• Quarterly update of TCE (Total Cost of Employment) assumptions.
• Headcount planning and monthly follow up
• Employee’s travel reimbursement follow up. To keep close communication with VWGS
• Coordinate and agree on headcount (HC) figures and total cost of employment (TCE) with both HR and HQ, including figures for ZEUS (planning and actuals); prepare all related HC and TCE reports; and approve budgets, purchase orders, and expenses related to TCE

What You Bring To The Team

• College Diploma or equivalent in College Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with SAP 4/Hana would be an asset
• Robust knowledge of MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Demonstrated competency with general accounting and GL processing
• Familiar with benefit plans, with the ability to administer multi-divisional plans
• Background working with 3rd party providers (benefits, EAP, etc)
• Potential for international travel to HQ in Germany (total travel up to ~10%)
• Overtime may be required to meet ramp-up deadlines
• Experience with coordination of global teams is a strong plus
• High degree of intercultural awareness and sensitivity
• A background in manufacturing, automotive or startups is a plus
• Experience in Finance, accounting and payroll environment, ideally within both unionized and non-unionized payrolls

Power Perks

• Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
• Opportunities for development
• Relocation Support
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.