Payroll Specialist

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage North American payroll for 10,000+ employees across subsidiaries. The role emphasizes Workday proficiency, strong Excel skills, and adherence to Canadian and U.S. regulations. Collaboration with payroll teams and stakeholder escalation are core duties.

The position supports a hybrid work environment with a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and compliance. English meetings with US partners are daily expectations.

Qualifications

• North American payroll experience with Workday proficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to handle high volumes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Independent work style and comfort with English meetings.

Responsibilities

• Process North American payroll bi-weekly in collaboration with payroll team.
• Manage life events: hires, changes, leaves, terminations.
• Produce reports on pension plans and employee share purchase plans.
• Issue Records of Employment and process special payments.
• Support annual payroll activities: bonuses, tax slips, CNESST declarations.
• Prepare forms for government agencies and assist annual audits.
• Provide escalation support for complex inquiries from payroll and Employee Contact Centre.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Ability to work under pressure

Education

DEC in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Excel (Advanced)

Power Query

Microsoft Office

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.

Description

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

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be at the heart of our mission. Key responsibilities include:

• 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!