Manager Payroll

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As Manager Payroll, the successful candidate will lead payroll processing for Canadian and US Union/Non-Union employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient operations. The position involves combining technical skills, leadership, and working closely with internal collaborators and teams to facilitate smooth payroll processes, improve operations, and foster employee growth.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the payroll guide on processes, tax filings, legislative changes, compliance audits, and external regulatory requirements
• Audit & Compliance Oversight: Lead and participate in internal and external audits (e.g., CRA, IRS, SOX) while ensuring regulatory compliance and addressing audit findings
• Year-End Balancing: Lead year-end processes, including balancing, producing, and filing accurate tax slips for Canadian/US employees and ensuring amendments are accurate
• Timely Query Resolution: Ensure prompt and accurate responses to payroll inquiries from employees, cross-border staff, and the Board of Directors
• Process Improvements: Continuously review and improve departmental processes and controls for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business requirements
• Team Development: Train, guide, and motivate payroll team while encouraging collaboration across departments to ensure effective resource and workload management
• Teamwork: Engage with key internal customers (e.g., HRIS, HR, Legal, Tax, Accounting) to ensure efficient payroll operations and flawless integration with other systems
• Leadership in Projects: Act as the payroll lead and SME for payroll-related projects, including SAP system initiatives and process automation
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct audits, supervise compliance with SOX and payroll controls, and establish metrics to track payroll accuracy, remittance, and rework
• Compliance & Knowledge: Stay current with changes in labour/payroll laws, tax codes, and benefits, ensuring payroll practices remain up-to-date and penalties are avoided

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree/diploma in Business, HR, or Finance or equivalent relevant experience
• CPM (Canada) and/or CPP (US) designation preferred
• Minimum 5 years of leadership, full-cycle payroll processing, and payroll tax filing experience
• Expertise in handling Board of Director, Expatriate, and Shadow payrolls
• Proven understanding of Canadian/US payroll regulations and multi-union payroll environments
• Experience with SAP HCM and sophisticated proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word)
• Proven track record to manage data integrity, year-end reconciliation, and tax remittance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team development skills
• Experience of pension payrolls, employee stock options, and savings plans

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 104486
• Department: Information Services & Network Service Centre (NSC)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 10-20%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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