Payroll and Benefits Manager

Lambert Nemec Group, Winnipeg's leader in Permanent Accounting & Finance Recruitment, has partnered with a respected Winnipeg-based organization to recruit a Payroll And Benefits Manager to join their team. Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee and ensure the successful delivery of payroll and benefits processes for the organization. This is a key leadership role responsible for accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in all payroll operations. Main Duties And Responsibilities Oversee and review all payrolls to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk, protect privacy, and ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations. Conduct payroll audits and recommend policy, system, or technological enhancements to drive efficiency and productivity. Verify calculations of earnings and deductions, ensuring compliance with collective agreements, company policies, and government requirements. Maintain payroll systems including salary grids, pay cycles, and deduction updates (tax, EI, CPP, YMPE, rates, etc.) in accordance with legislation and internal policies. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and year-end reconciliations of payroll accounts, and support journal entry preparation for the accounting system. Provide leadership, guidance, and support on payroll and benefits matters to staff and stakeholders. Assume additional responsibilities as required. Qualifications Certified Payroll Manager designation in good standing (or equivalent). Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience at a senior level, including supervisory responsibilities. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To Apply If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application online for confidential consideration. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For additional information about the position or to discuss your qualifications in confidence, please contact Diane Vitug, Senior Recruitment Consultant, at [email protected] .

Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and benefits processes for the organization. Develop payroll policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with legislation and drive operational efficiency.

Requires a Certified Payroll Manager designation and at least 5 years of progressive senior-level payroll experience, including supervisory duties. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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• Payroll Management
• Benefits Administration
• Payroll Auditing
• Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reconciliation
• Leadership
• Legislative Knowledge
• Collective Agreements
• Journal Entry Preparation

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available