Payroll Manager

Job Description

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the full payroll cycle for a construction company with multiple divisions, crews, and project sites across Manitoba. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of employee pay, reporting, taxable benefits and adherence to employee association provisions where applicable. The Payroll Manager will also manage processes to handle field complexities such as varying pay rates, overtime rules, and seasonal layoffs/recalls.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Payroll Processing & Compliance

Manage and oversee bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.

Ensure compliance with Manitoba Employment Standards, CRA requirements and The Construction

Industry Wages Act.

Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, premiums and living-out allowances (per diems).

Handle seasonal layoffs and Records of Employment (ROEs).

Reconcile payroll remittances.

File and distribute T4s, T4As, and year-end payroll reports.

Systems & Reporting

Maintain and optimize payroll system (Viewpoint Spectrum).

Collaborate with HR to ensure taxable benefits are accurate.

Prepare payroll reports for Finance and Project Managers, as requested.

Ensure accurate GL coding and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.

Employee Relations & Support

Act as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and supervisors.

Provide guidance on payroll policies, deductions, benefits, and earnings statements.

Leadership & Process Improvement

Supervise and mentor payroll staff; ensure cross-training for business continuity.

Develop and implement payroll procedures, internal controls, and audit processes.

Partner with HR on benefits administration.

Stay current on legislation changes, CRA updates, and industry practices in construction payroll.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, required.

PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) required; CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) preferred.

5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Previous experience in construction payroll strongly preferred.

Experience with project/job costing and field-based payroll systems, an asset.

Proficiency in payroll and accounting software - knowledge of Viewpoint Spectrum, a definite asset.

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Understanding of collective agreements, prevailing wage laws, and industry-specific allowances.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

Our employees enjoy the benefits of working with a successful team as well as a competitive compensation program which includes:

A competitive salary.

A comprehensive benefit package.

Company matching RRSP.

Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Company Events.

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