Payroll Administrator

Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada.

What we offer:

• Work-life flexibility
• Hybrid work environment
• One time allowance to set up your office for remote first employees
• Variable annual incentive plan
• Generous annual vacation allotment
• Top-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation
• Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%
• Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
• Access to a virtual wellness platform
• Career development opportunities
• Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
• Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
• Corporate discounts

• subject to employment agreement

Job Summary:

Join Central 1’s Accounting Operations team, responsible for maintaining a stable finance infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of financial data and controls. This team handles key accounting activities, including data reconciliation, project accounting, and managing finance technology systems.

What you'll be doing:

• Support leadership in executing core payroll, accounts payable, and reconciliation activities in line with Central 1 policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues, develop solutions, and optimize processes.
• Prepare T4s, T4As, T2200s, and other tax filings with accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure payroll remittances are accurate and employee files are up-to-date.
• Liaise with HR on benefits and pensions for employees on leave.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and recommend necessary changes to procedures.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end tasks within deadlines.
• Support accounts payable processing and provide analysis on ad-hoc queries.
• Collaborate with business units to drive internal process improvements.

What you'll have:

• Experience with core financial systems, including Workday ERP
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
• Completion of the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification and at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Agile mindset with a focus on continuous professional growth and collaboration
• Proactive, team-oriented approach to driving process improvements
• Committed to delivering precise and efficient financial operations

Salary Range: $63,000-$74,000

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.