HR Generalist & Payroll Administrator (Dayforce)

Location: Winnipeg, MB 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to $80,000 per year (based on experience)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Generalist & Payroll Administrator to join their team in Winnipeg. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources while processing Canadian and U.S. payroll for approximately 200 employees using Dayforce.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where they can contribute across multiple HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly Canadian and U.S. payroll for approximately 150 employees using Dayforce .
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, benefits, tax withholdings, and garnishments.
• Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, promotions, and payroll adjustments.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports while ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, state, and company regulations.
• Process Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end payroll activities, T4s, W-2 support, and payroll reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation.

Human Resources

• Administer the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Maintain employee files and HRIS records within Dayforce.
• Administer employee benefits, group insurance, pension, and leave programs.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
• Support employee relations by responding to HR-related questions and providing guidance on company policies.
• Track attendance, vacation, leaves of absence, and employee records.
• Coordinate performance reviews, employee training, and HR initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation for management.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, workplace policies, and health & safety regulations.

HRIS & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee data within Dayforce.
• Generate payroll, HR, headcount, and workforce reports.
• Support payroll and HR audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of combined HR Generalist and Payroll experience.
• Mandatory experience processing Canadian and U.S. payroll using Dayforce (Ceridian Dayforce).
• Experience processing payroll for approximately 150 employees .
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and basic understanding of U.S. payroll requirements.
• Experience administering employee benefits and HR programs.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.