Temporary and Parttime Payroll Specialist - Dayforce

Location: Winnipeg, MB (Berry Street)

Pay Rate: $22–$25/hour

Hours: Approximately 18 hours per week initially, with flexibility to increase

Schedule: Must be available Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong hands-on knowledge of Dayforce to support payroll processing and assist with the transition to Workday by year-end. This role offers flexible hours and the possibility of permanent employment, depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for fewer than 150 employees across Canada, the US, UK, and Australia.
• Support payroll for an hourly unionized group of approximately 43 employees.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Assist with the transition from Dayforce to Workday.
• Support benefits and pension administration, including Canada Life and Industrial Alliance.
• Collaborate with the payroll team and provide general HR support as required.

Requirements

• Strong payroll processing experience and hands-on knowledge of Dayforce.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional and unionized payroll is an asset.
• Benefits and pension administration experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Workday experience or involvement in a payroll system transition is an asset.