Manager Payroll

Canadian Pacific Railway; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that bridges North America through its extensive railway network. As a Payroll Manager, you will oversee payroll operations for both Canadian and US employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to enhance payroll processes and support employee development. You'll collaborate with various departments and lead projects that drive efficiency in payroll operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering growth and innovation across the organization.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership and full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Expertise in Canadian/US payroll regulations and multi-union payroll environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll processing for Canadian and US employees ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Engage with internal teams to improve payroll processes and foster employee growth.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll Processing

Compliance Audits

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

University degree/diploma in Business, HR, or Finance

CPM (Canada) and/or CPP (US) designation

Tools

SAP HCM

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose, and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As Manager Payroll, the successful candidate will lead payroll processing for Canadian and US Union/Non-Union employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient operations. The position involves combining technical skills, leadership, and working closely with internal teams to facilitate smooth payroll processes, improve operations, and foster employee growth.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the payroll guide on processes, tax filings, legislative changes, compliance audits, and external regulatory requirements.
2. Audit & Compliance Oversight: Lead and participate in internal and external audits (e.g., CRA, IRS, SOX) ensuring regulatory compliance and addressing audit findings.
3. Year-End Balancing: Lead year-end processes, including balancing, producing, and filing accurate tax slips for Canadian/US employees and ensuring amendments are accurate.
4. Timely Query Resolution: Ensure prompt and accurate responses to payroll inquiries from employees, cross-border staff, and the Board of Directors.
5. Process Improvements: Continuously review and improve departmental processes and controls for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business requirements.
6. Team Development: Train, guide, and motivate payroll team while encouraging collaboration across departments to ensure effective resource and workload management.
7. Teamwork: Engage with key internal customers (e.g., HRIS, HR, Legal, Tax, Accounting) to ensure efficient payroll operations and flawless integration with other systems.
8. Leadership in Projects: Act as the payroll lead and SME for payroll-related projects, including SAP system initiatives and process automation.
9. Performance Monitoring: Conduct audits, supervise compliance with SOX and payroll controls, and establish metrics to track payroll accuracy, remittance, and rework.
10. Compliance & Knowledge: Stay current with changes in labour/payroll laws, tax codes, and benefits, ensuring payroll practices remain up-to-date and penalties are avoided.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree/diploma in Business, HR, or Finance or equivalent relevant experience.
• CPM (Canada) and/or CPP (US) designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership, full-cycle payroll processing, and payroll tax filing experience.
• Expertise in handling Board of Director, Expatriate, and Shadow payrolls.
• Proven understanding of Canadian/US payroll regulations and multi-union payroll environments.
• Experience with SAP HCM and proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word).
• Proven track record in managing data integrity, year-end reconciliation, and tax remittance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team development skills.
• Experience with pension payrolls, employee stock options, and savings plans.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package.
• Competitive company pension plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the location of your position may change based on organizational needs.

The successful candidate will need to complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check.
• Reference check.

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is a key way for management employees to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain or maintain certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. All applicant information will be handled in accordance with PIPEDA.