Payroll Specialist

ia; Quebec; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work environment

Telemedicine

Job summary

iA Financial Group seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage North American payroll for more than 10,000 employees across subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. legislation. You will collaborate with the payroll team bi-weekly and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes expertise in Workday, advanced Excel, and ability to handle high-volume workloads in a hybrid Quebec environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in payroll.
• DEC in Accounting or Business Administration.
• NPI and/or APA certification.
• Proficient in Excel and Power Query.
• Experience with Canadian and U.S. payroll laws.

Responsibilities

• Process North American payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Manage follow-ups and controls for life events (hires, changes, leaves, terminations).
• Produce reports on pension plans and employee share purchase plans.
• Issue Records of Employment and process special payments.
• Participate in annual payroll activities (bonuses, vacation cash-outs, T4s/RL-1, CNESST declarations).
• Complete forms for government agencies and assist with audits.
• Support complex inquiries and escalate with stakeholders.
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and present to North American employees.

Skills

North American payroll

Workday expertise

Advanced Excel

Multitasking

English (intermediate)

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Education

DEC in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Excel

Power Query

Job description

Build Your Future With Us

Are you passionate about payroll and looking to contribute to the purpose of an organization that helps its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in the delivery of North American payroll for more than 10,000 employees across several subsidiaries of iA Financial Group, while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable Canadian and U.S. legislation.

This role is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully leverage your potential within a caring and dependable organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish With Us

• Process North American payroll on a bi-weekly basis in collaboration with the payroll team.
• Manage follow-ups and controls related to employee life events, including hires, compensation changes, leaves of absence and terminations.
• Produce various reports related to pension plans and employee share purchase plans.
• Issue Records of Employment and process special payments.
• Participate in annual payroll activities, including bonuses, vacation cash-outs, tax slip production (T4, T4A and RL-1) and CNESST salary declarations.
• Complete required forms for various government agencies and provide information required for annual audits.
• Act as a resource person in supporting complex inquiries from the payroll team and the Employee Contact Centre, while managing escalations with stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, participate in payroll-related projects and act as a spokesperson during presentations delivered to North American employees.

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

• Is recognized for their expertise in North American payroll and their strong knowledge of the Workday system.
• Stands out through their proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel required and Power Query considered an asset.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Is recognized for their ability to manage high-volume workloads and multiple priorities.
• Has 10 years of relevant experience as well as a college diploma (DEC) in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Holds a National Payroll Institute (NPI) and/or APA certification.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in new technologies, artificial intelligence and continuous process improvement.
• Is comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
• Intermediate-level English language proficiency is required, as the incumbent will be expected to participate in meetings conducted exclusively in English with unilingual English-speaking employees and business partners located in the United States on a daily basis.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A work environment where learning and development are combined with a collective pursuit of excellence; Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping increase personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth; A healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace where potential can be expressed and developed freely; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;
• Competitive retirement plan;
• Employee share purchase plan;
• Vacation program, wellness days and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Location(s)

• Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

• Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-08-20

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

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