Payroll Analyst

Wawanesa Insurance; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Winnipeg is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in payroll, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $64,000 and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Generous vacation time

Premium free benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in administering Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension plans.
• Bilingual in French is considered an asset.
• CEBS certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payrolls.
• Audit payroll information to resolve discrepancies.
• Manage tax forms and year-end processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Strong organizational skills

Education

Minimum five years’ experience in a payroll office

PCP and/or PLP certification from the Canadian Payroll Association

Tools

MS Office

Dayforce software

Job description

Job ID: 9549

Working Business Language: English

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full‑time and part‑time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top‑up programmes and generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and a pension plan. The annual salary offered starts at $64,000.

About Us

At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in‑office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB. The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organisations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for preparing and processing multi‑jurisdictional payrolls for Canadian Operations. This role focuses on identifying opportunities to automate processes, streamline workflows, and improve the overall efficiency of payroll operations. Additionally, the Payroll Analyst contributes to establishing robust internal controls and ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the Company’s payrolls and related reconciliations.
• Audit payroll information to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data integrity.
• Process payroll liabilities including Federal and Provincial tax information, earnings, deductions, and garnishments.
• Prepare Records of Employment and various reports.
• Assess requests, develop business plans, test and implement payroll solutions.
• Stay current with and manage the implementation of changes to employment and tax laws related to Canadian payroll processing (including Quebec).
• Prepare, analyse, and reconcile periodic, quarterly, and annual tax payments.
• Process and file all applicable tax forms, returns, documents for year‑end payroll processing.
• Administer and manage short‑term‑disability payments in collaboration with our plan provider.
• Continuously seek ways to automate payroll processes and recommend improvements to streamline operations.
• Take ownership of payroll processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and aligned with company goals.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a payroll office environment.
• Working knowledge of administering a Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension plans in a multi‑jurisdictional environment.
• Working knowledge of Group Benefits Plans.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, MS Forms.
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
• Strong sense of responsibility and self‑motivation, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage confidential and complex information while managing multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify and analyse multiple solution options.
• Proactively communicates learned material to others when appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills to track the status of various tasks and project activities.
• Thorough in examining all relevant information and identifying potential impacts.
• Involves all appropriate stakeholders in the decision‑making process.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with Dayforce software is considered an asset.
• Bilingual in French is considered an asset.
• CEBS certification is considered an asset.
• PCP and/or PLP certification from the Canadian Payroll Association would be considered an asset.

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada, recognising an exceptional place to work!

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialised persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender‑diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

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