Senior Payroll Associate

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring two Senior Payroll Associates on a permanent basis within our People & Culture team. This position is a hybrid opportunity, so the successful candidate must be local to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

If you value collaboration, pay close attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment we encourage you to apply!

What you’ll do:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for local Co-op clients, ensuring accurate remittances and adherence to deadlines.
• Provide timely customer support to address client inquiries related to pay.
• Assist with year-end duties, including preparing T4s, vacation payouts, and related reports.
• Review payroll correspondence and update employee files, including special payments like bonuses and severance.
• Manage Workers Compensation reports, third-party error notifications, and maintain security of payroll records.
• Other duties as required.

Who you’ll work with:

You will work closely with the Payroll Services team and will report into the Supervisor, Payroll Services. This team strives to cultivate a culture of support, collaboration, and community.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Payroll and:

• Have 4 progressive financial accounting courses from an accredited post-secondary institution and 1 year of related accounting or payroll experience. OR
• Have 8 progressive financial accounting courses from an accredited post-secondary institution and 2.5 years of related accounting or payroll experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience related to the applicable functional area.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply. This opportunity will remain posted until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLLP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.