Payroll Leader

Thyssen Mining Inc; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead payroll operations across Canada and the U.S. This role involves mentoring a payroll team, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. Qualified candidates should have a CPP or PLP designation and a strong command of payroll legislation. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Fully company funded retirement plan

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within payroll.
• Proven success in leading payroll transformations.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the payroll team.
• Own the end-to-end payroll process for Canadian and U.S. employees.
• Guide collaboration with HR and Finance.

Skills

Leadership in Payroll

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Operational efficiency

Change management

Tech-savvy leadership

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP)

Tools

UKG payroll system

Job description

Overview

Thyssen Mining is seeking a proven leader to take charge of payroll operations across Canada and the U.S. As Payroll Supervisor, you will lead a team of payroll professionals, drive compliance and accuracy, and champion process improvements in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment. This is a full-time in-office position, located in Regina, SK.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the payroll team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own the end-to-end payroll process for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring timely and compliant execution.
• Guide cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance to align payroll with broader organizational goals.
• Champion change by implementing legislative updates, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Direct internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance across all payroll functions.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, setting the standard for payroll excellence and consistency.

Leadership Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership role within payroll.
• Demonstrated success in leading payroll transformations and driving operational efficiency.
• Strong command of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, with the ability to lead compliance initiatives.
• CPP or PLP designation required, with a preference for those who have led teams through complex payroll cycles.
• Experience with UKG and a tech-forward mindset to optimize payroll systems and tools.

Leadership Credentials

• Holds a recognized payroll leadership designation, such as:
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - U.S
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) - Canada
• Proven ability to lead payroll teams through complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Demonstrated success in strategic payroll leadership, including transformation initiatives and compliance oversight.

Preferred Leadership Traits

• Change agent with a passion for process improvement.
• Tech-savvy leader who leverages systems to streamline operations.
• Experience in contracting and mining environments is an asset.
• Skilled in confidentiality management and benefits administration.

Why Thyssen Mining?

At Thyssen Mining, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication, while at the same time offering an employment package designed to attract and retain top talent. We offer competitive compensation, a fully company funded retirement plan, comprehensive health and dental plans, work-life balance work environment, and access to employee assistance programs.

Your Career with Thyssen Mining Begins Here

If working with great people in a dynamic work environment where making a difference matters, we would like to hear from you. Please apply today!

We thank all applicants that apply but please note that only those qualified for the position will be contacted.