Payroll Specialist

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Employer: iA Financial Group

Office: 1080, Grande Allée Ouest

Primary Work Location: Quebec, Quebec

Other Possible Work Locations: Montreal, Quebec

Industry: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting

Job Number: JR10027289

Employment Type: Permanent Position

Apply By: 2026-08-20

Description

• Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about payroll and eager to contribute to the mission of a company that aims to instill confidence and security in its clients about their future? As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in processing North American payroll for over 10,000 employees across various iA Financial Group subsidiaries, while ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

This position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, the human being and its development are at the heart of concerns, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: Process North American payroll bi-weekly with the payroll team;

Monitor and control employee life events, including hires, compensation changes, absences, and terminations;

Generate various reports, including those related to pension funds and the stock purchase plan;

Issue employment statements and process special payments;

Participate in annual processes, such as bonuses, vacation pay, production of T4, T4A, and Relevé 1 tax forms, and salary reporting to the CNESST;

Complete forms required by various government levels and provide information for annual audits;

Act as a resource person to support responses to complex requests from the payroll team and the Employee Contact Center, while managing escalations to stakeholders;

Contribute to continuous process improvement, participate in various payroll projects, and act as a spokesperson for presentations to North American employees.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

Is recognized for their expertise in North American payroll and their knowledge of the Workday system;

Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office suite, with advanced Excel required and Power Query considered an asset;

Shows a high level of rigor, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously;

Is recognized for their ability to manage busy work periods and multiple priorities;

Has 10 years of relevant experience and a DEC in accounting or administration;

Holds certification from the INP or APA;

Demonstrates a strong interest in new technologies, artificial intelligence, and process improvement;

Is comfortable speaking in front of large groups;

Intermediate English language proficiency is required, as the successful candidate will be expected to participate in English-only meetings with unilingual English-speaking employees and partners located in the U.S. on a daily basis.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective quest for excellence;

Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, allowing you to increase your personal efficiency and fostering the growth of the organization; A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can express and develop freely;

The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Social Benefits

Flexible group insurance;

Competitive retirement plan;

Stock purchase plan;

Vacation and well-being and personal development days;

Telemedicine;

Employee and family assistance program;

Ergonomic furniture program;

Performance bonuses;

Discounts on iA products;

And much more!

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitant to Apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, dare to apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters

See why so many people choose iA!

Organization Profile iA Financial Group is the strength of a human-sized company with over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of over 5 million clients and 50,000 representatives who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and asset management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we are a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the U.S. The secret to our success? Investing, one person at a time. Because for over 130 years, we have believed that by supporting each of our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable industry leaders, we can continue to innovate.

At iA, we invest, for you.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you require assistance or support to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Are you passionate about payroll and eager to contribute to the mission of a company that aims to instill confidence and security in its clients about their future? As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in processing North American payroll for over 10,000 employees across various iA Financial Group subsidiaries, while ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

This position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, the human being and its development are at the heart of concerns, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: Process North American payroll bi-weekly with the payroll team;

Monitor and control employee life events, including hires, compensation changes, absences, and terminations;

Generate various reports, including those related to pension funds and the stock purchase plan;

Issue employment statements and process special payments;

Participate in annual processes, such as bonuses, vacation pay, production of T4, T4A, and Relevé 1 tax forms, and salary reporting to the CNESST;

Complete forms required by various government levels and provide information for annual audits;

Act as a resource person to support responses to complex requests from the payroll team and the Employee Contact Center, while managing escalations to stakeholders;

Contribute to continuous process improvement, participate in various payroll projects, and act as a spokesperson for presentations to North American employees.