Senior Payroll Specialist

Organization: Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board; Regina; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial organization in Regina is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage the payroll process for all employees. This critical position requires strong analytical skills and experience in payroll compliance. The candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, along with a background in business administration or accounting. Responsibilities include payroll administration, reporting, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The role also involves training new staff. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education.
• 4 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the bi-weekly payroll process for all employees.
• Lead preparation and analysis of payroll reports.
• Communicate payroll issues effectively to employees.

Skills

Processing Canadian payroll

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration, accounting, or human resources

Payroll Compliance Practitioner program certification (PCP)

Tools

Oracle HCM

JD Edwards

Job description

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Job Posting

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Regina

Overview

Senior Payment Specialist
Permanent Appointment
Regina Head Office

Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Specialist administers the bi‑weekly payroll process for all employees and is a subject matter expert on all complex payroll related matters. This position leads the preparation and analysis of payroll, payroll reports, and payroll documents to meet business and regulatory requirements. They work independently to research and resolve payroll issues and effectively communicate the resolution to employees. They have a solid understanding of the payroll system and all related interfaces. This position provides analytical expertise when there are new programs, changes to the collective agreement or new legislation that need to be processed in the system. Additionally, they are a key contributor to functional enhancements to our system as it relates to HR/payroll related business functions. They also take a lead role in the technical training of new payroll staff on the related systems and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

Two years (2) successfully completed post‑secondary education in business administration, accounting, and/or human resources. Successful completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner program certification (PCP) would be an asset.

Education would be supplemented with four (4) years successful experience demonstrating the ability to do the following:

• Processing Canadian payroll and benefits for a medium‑sized company using a computerized system in accordance with the CRA, EI, Canada Pension Plan, collective agreements, employer pension plans, Labour Standards, and other statutory/employer requirements.
• Maintaining payroll records to comply with audit requirements.
• Ensuring the general ledger payroll accounting is functioning in accordance with finance systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to translate these skills into actions.
• Advanced computer literacy with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience in Oracle HCM and JD Edwards would be an asset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several major priorities in a timely and efficient manner with a strong attention to detail.

Salary Range: $58,318.00 - $74,454.64

Applications

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received through the online application system prior to close. Each application must include a cover letter explaining how each qualification is met and an updated resume.

The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board is committed to achieving a representative workforce. Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: January 18, 2026