Senior Payroll Associate

Co-op

. Process bi-weekly payroll for local Co-op clients, ensuring accurate remittances and adherence to deadlines .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSaskatoon • CanadaSenior💰 CA$22 - CA$32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including bi-weekly payroll, year-end duties, and compliance with payroll legislation. Strong ability to provide customer support and maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring security and confidentiality.

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Payroll ProcessingCustomer SupportPayroll Compliance Professional CertificationT4 PreparationWorkers Compensation Management

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Hard Skills

Bi-Weekly Payroll ProcessingYear-End DutiesT4 PreparationPayroll Correspondence ReviewEmployee File ManagementVacation PayoutsSeverance PaymentsError Notification ManagementRecord SecurityPayroll Legislation Compliance

Soft Skills

Timely CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Professional CertificationPayroll Compliance Legislation Course

Industry Keywords

PayrollSaskatoonCriminal Record CheckCo-op Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process bi-weekly payroll for local Co-op clients, ensuring accurate remittances and adherence to deadlines
Provide timely customer support for client payroll inquiries
Assist with year-end duties, including preparing T4s, vacation payouts, and related reports
Review payroll correspondence and update employee files, including bonuses and severance payments
Manage Workers Compensation reports and third-party error notifications
Maintain security of payroll records
Work closely with the Payroll Services team and report to the Supervisor, Payroll Services
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, enrollment in the Payroll Compliance Professional Certification, completion of the Payroll Compliance Legislation Course, and 1 year of relevant experience, with preference for payroll experience; OR
Two-year diploma, working towards the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, and 2 years of payroll experience
Local to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
May be required to complete a criminal record check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Diverse and inclusive workplace