Part-Time Accounting & Payroll Coordinator

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.Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. 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.

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

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

University degree/diploma in Business, HR, or Finance or equivalent relevant experience

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

Experience of pension payrolls, employee stock options, and savings plans

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Performance Incentive Program

Part-time Studies Program

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. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Department: Information Services & Network Service Centre (NSC)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• of Travel: 10-20%
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