Payroll Manager - Ground Personnel

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Reporting to the Senior Manager - Payroll Accounting and Pensions, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of all amounts due to Air Canada ground personnel employees listed on the Canadian payroll register. They will be responsible for managing the PeopleSoft environment and associated personnel regarding the regular and on-demand creation of cheque payments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of ten IAMAW-represented Finance employees participating in various Payroll Accounting tasks.
• Apply gross-to-net payroll earnings, payroll deductions, and employee benefits in accordance with the collective agreement, legislation, or compensation policy, to ensure that the Company's assets are protected and employees receive excellent service on all payroll matters.
• Ensure the control and integrity of data for all interfaces feeding the gross-to-net payroll process. This applies specifically, but not exclusively, to attendance management, application, and variable compensation data interfaces.
• Work closely with Labor Relations and Compensation staff to ensure the appropriate application of new contracts, arbitration awards, and compensation policies.
• Work closely with the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada, Revenu Québec, and other regulatory government bodies to maintain compliance on all payroll matters.
• Ensure the maintenance of knowledge, understanding, and appropriate documentation of all laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and practices related to the payroll process.
• Guide training and establish standards to achieve and maintain a true level of payroll process efficiency and system awareness.
• Monitor and coordinate the use of Payroll Accounting resources for the design, development, and application of new or improved methods and systems.
• Provide support and act as a liaison to Information Technology and payroll application vendors for issues related to payroll system prioritization, improvement, and maintenance.
• Promptly provide the Company with relevant data it needs concerning payroll records. Manage the coordination and integration of HR and payroll data and systems with other Company systems.
• Monitor industry trends and guide process evolution and technological advances affecting the payroll function.
• Guide, advise, and develop immediate subordinates.

Qualifications

• Accredited Payroll Manager designation from the National Payroll Institute, or post-secondary education in a recognized accounting program and working towards payroll management certification. Experience in applying payroll and HR principles and concepts, an important asset
• In-depth knowledge of Air Canada systems and processes, particularly regarding the payroll function
• In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft HR and payroll functions
• Practical knowledge of Air Canada collective agreements and their application to the payroll function
• Demonstrated ability to work within a project or teamwork environment while demonstrating autonomy
• Good interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of technical environments (IBM TruTrack, electronic tools)
• Proficiency in PC software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated management, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Show punctuality and reliability to support the team's overall success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time an offer of employment is presented and are responsible for obtaining necessary work permits, visas, or other authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

All else being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is resolutely committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to our business success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications so that we can have a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.