Lead Payroll Validation

BHP Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Group seeks a Lead, Payroll Validation to join their GBS HR team in Saskatoon. This leadership role demands expertise in payroll processes and systems oversight, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in Canadian payroll. The position offers a hybrid work environment, with relocation assistance available for the successful candidate.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Flexible working hours

Shared workstations

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in payroll or HR operations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes.
• Ability to influence and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll validation ensuring accurate and timely pay.
• Manage payroll data quality and controls.
• Promote collaboration among payroll teams and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in payroll validation

Process improvement

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

PCP Certification

Post-secondary qualification in related field

Job description

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Lead Payroll Validation

Job Posting End Date : 18-Jun-2025; 05 : 59 : 59 GMT

Job Country : Canada

Job State / Province : Saskatchewan

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success!

About Potash

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon. BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.

Construction will take several years with first production planned for late 2026. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To learn more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here .

BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers for 2025, reflecting our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

Downtown, Saskatoon office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

BHP offers relocation assistance to support the successful candidate in transitioning, including benefits such as home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip, and a relocation allowance.

Purpose

At BHP, we are committed to operational excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement — with our people at the center of that success. We’re seeking a Lead, Payroll Validation to join our GBS HR team.

This is a leadership role , comparable to a manager-level position in Canada , overseeing payroll validation, data quality, risk management, and continuous improvement across BHP’s Canadian payroll operations.

About the Role

In this role, you will :

• Lead payroll validation to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely pay runs.
• Manage payroll master data quality, controls, and error resolution.
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll issues and escalations.
• Partner with data owners and engineers to address root causes and improve data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• Coach internal teams and outsourced partners.
• Escalate system issues requiring technical changes or project support.
• Promote collaboration and accountability while leading a team of Payroll Validation specialists.
• Partner with Canadian payroll vendors to ensure compliance with monthly and annual reporting requirements.

About You

• Proven leadership experience in payroll or HR operations.
• Strong technical expertise in payroll validation, systems, and compliance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience in process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and controls.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification is an asset, as is a post-secondary qualification in a related field.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11 : 59 pm CST on June 17, 2025.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the role requirements. Our recruitment process may include background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work verification, and reference checks. The outcome of these checks does not solely determine employment decisions.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We aim to reflect the communities where we operate and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability, we can adjust our process to support you; contact us at [e-mail].

We believe diverse teams bring strength and innovation. Preference in hiring may be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such, in accordance with Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

The BHP Jansen project represents Saskatchewan’s largest investment, with significant employment opportunities. To learn more and receive updates about careers, sign up here .

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