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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