Payroll Manager - Michels Canada

Michels Corporation; Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Canada is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the organization, including processing, reporting, and union remittances in a complex construction environment. The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance/HR, 10+ years of payroll experience, Canadian payroll knowledge, and strong leadership.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related discipline; equivalency considered.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including union payrolls.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, remittances, and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations and ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Lead and develop the payroll team through coaching and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation and collective agreements.
• Manage direct deposit, remittances, year-end filings, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operations to support compensation and taxation.
• Identify process improvements and lead system implementation projects.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Canadian payroll

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Workday

Trimble Viewpoint

B2W

Excel

Job description

Work with people who treat you like friends.
Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.
Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading payroll operations and ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll processes across the organization. This role oversees payroll processing, reporting, union remittances, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, collaborate with internal stakeholders across HR and Finance, and provide payroll analysis and reporting to support organizational objectives. This position requires strong leadership, technical payroll expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and experience managing payroll within a unionized construction environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team through recruitment, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll processing, verification, reconciliation, reporting, and year-end activities.
• Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and in compliance with federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Manage direct deposit submissions, third-party remittances, payroll reporting, and year-end filings.
• Oversee union benefit fund reporting and remittances, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to support compensation, benefits, taxation, and reporting requirements.
• Review and resolve complex payroll inquiries, escalations, and compliance matters.
• Develop and maintain payroll reports, dashboards, and analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and payroll best practices, and support change management initiatives.
• Lead payroll-related projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while supporting Michels Canada’s values and business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive payroll experience, including experience administering collective bargaining agreements and union payrolls.
• Experience with multi-union collective agreements in the construction industry.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, payroll processing, remittances, year-end reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Holds, or is actively pursuing, Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) certification through the National Payroll Institute, or an equivalent designation.
• Experience with payroll and ERP systems, including Workday, Trimble Viewpoint, B2W, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Construction industry experience considered an asset.
• Experience with ERP implementations or major payroll system projects considered an asset.

We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com .

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [e-mail]

Please note: All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

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