Manager, HR Services (Payroll & HRIS) and Total Rewards

Canpotex; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Community Investment Program

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager for HR Services and Total Rewards. This role offers the chance to lead a team in payroll processing, benefits management, and HRIS optimization, ensuring alignment with company goals. You will enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment and contribute to meaningful community initiatives while collaborating with global colleagues. If you are passionate about HR and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of HR experience with a focus on payroll and HR systems.
• Expert knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and HR data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Payroll, Benefits, and HR Systems team ensuring efficient operations.
• Oversee payroll audits, controls, and HRIS management for optimization.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Diploma in Accounting or Administration

Tools

UKG Pro

SAP

Workday

ADP

Job description

Manager, HR Services (Payroll & HRIS) and Total Rewards

Job Category: Professional Services

Requisition Number: MANAG001180

Posted: March 18, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Locations

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Canpotex is proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers in 2025. We are a people-focused organization with diverse and dynamic career development opportunities. Join us as we continue to help the world grow more food. Apply today.

We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career at Canpotex! We are accepting applications for a temporary Manager, HR Services (Payroll & HRIS) & Total Rewards at our Saskatoon office. This position is temporary and is expected to last approximately 16-17 months.

We are:
Headquartered in Saskatoon with three international offices, we are one of the world's largest suppliers of potash overseas. On behalf of our Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien, we market and deliver Saskatchewan potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, to millions of fields and farmers globally - ultimately helping the world grow more food.

We offer:
Situated in the vibrant Saskatoon area of River Landing, occupying a spacious, world-class contemporary office building that supports our culture. We proudly offer a highly flexible hybrid-work environment that encourages a flexible work-life balance while promoting meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders. We are passionate about ensuring food security for young people through our community investment program that allows our employees individual volunteer opportunities. We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package, career growth opportunities and the experience to collaborate with global colleagues and customers.

The opportunity:
We are looking for a skilled Manager, HR Services and Total Rewards to lead our Payroll, Benefits, and HR Systems team. This role provides leadership, oversight, and guidance to the Payroll, Benefits, and HR Systems team, ensuring the efficient delivery of payroll processing, pension and benefits management, HRIS optimization, HR analytics, and reporting. The Manager will support the Director with the development and implementation of compensation and benefits strategies that align with our company's goals and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight: Provide guidance and direction to the Payroll, Benefits, and HR Systems team, ensuring effective leadership and support.
• Payroll Operations: Oversee day-to-day payroll operations, including audits, controls and reporting, and drive continuous improvement to enhance process efficiency.
• HRIS Management: Manage HRIS system matters, including escalated service cases, system enhancement projects, and performance monitoring to maximize system effectiveness.
• People Metrics & Reporting: Support the development and refinement of people metrics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Compensation Cycle: Support the annual compensation cycle, including salary surveys, analysis, adjustment recommendations, and manage merit and short-term incentive administration.
• Service Provider Management: Oversee relationships with service providers related to Payroll and Total Rewards portfolios.
• Total Rewards: Assist the Director of HR in the development and implementation of Total Rewards programs.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Accounting, Administration or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on payroll and HR Systems.
• Proven leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire and develop others.
• Expert knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.
• Payroll Designation through the Canadian Payroll Association and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification is an asset.
• Experience with fully integrated HRIS applications (UKG Pro is used at Canpotex and is preferred, but any large system is valuable such as SAP, Workday, ADP, etc.)
• Proven experience in HR data management, analysis and reporting.

You bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships, work collaboratively with diverse teams, and engage with employees at all levels.
• Ability to approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, thinking critically to address issues and make decisions.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain trust and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and priorities and manage uncertainty with resilience.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a vibrant team where your contributions truly matter, apply today and take the next step in your career with us! We would like to hear from you! Please apply online by March 31, 2025.

We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience.

We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by legal grounds.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.