Payroll and Accounting Coordinator

Our client, a leading retail client, is seeking a Senior Payroll Coordinator to join their Finance team. This role will support Payroll, Benefits, Pension, and Absence administration for Canadian and US employee groups. This is a high-volume, detail-oriented role, ideal for someone with payroll experience in a multi-national environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and validate multiple pay frequency payroll cycles for Canadian and US employees, ensuring accuracy and timely processing

• Compile and remit Withholding Orders

• Complete and review audit reports for accuracy and reasonability

• Provide exceptional customer service regarding colleague life-cycle inquiries

• Develop compliance knowledge of relevant payroll, benefits, pension, and absence administration regulations and legislation in both Canada and the US, including union agreements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with full-cycle payroll, benefits, pension, and absence administration in a large multi-national organization (Canada and US operations)

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification, Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation is considered an asset

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while prioritizing tasks effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Workday (HRIS and Payroll), SAP, or time and attendance systems (STAS, Kronos, Workday) is an asset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Schedule & Details

• Shift: Full-time onsite, Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Contract Length: 2 months (Start: December 1, 2025 – End: January 30, 2026)

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