Payroll Specialist

Credit Agricole CIB (CA-CIB) Canada combines Credit Agricole CIB Canada Branch and Credit Agricole Services & Operations.

The Canadian branch has offices in Montreal and Toronto, providing financial services to Canadian financial institutions, banks, pension funds, and SSA, as well as large international companies headquartered in Canada.

Credit Agricole Services & Operations hosts a portion of Credit Agricole CIB's support functions, including KYC, Administrative Services, Risks, IT, Legal, or Finance, thus supporting our growing activities in the Americas and complementing our European and Asian operational platforms in a continuous approach.

By joining CA-CIB Canada, you enter a company certified as an Excellent Workplace and a highly engaged team.

Summary

As a Payroll Specialist within the Human Resources department, you will play a key role in ensuring that our most valuable resources, our employees, receive accurate and timely compensation. This position requires a combination of technical skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal abilities to effectively manage all payroll processes.

What You Will Do

• Process bi-weekly (every 15 days) payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies as well as federal and provincial regulations.
• Manage the complete payroll cycle, including verifying timesheets, calculating gross to net, statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax), and final payroll processing.
• Reconcile payroll data at each cycle and investigate discrepancies to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Ensure that new hires, terminations, leaves, and other changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system, working closely with Human Resources colleagues.
• Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, commissions, retroactive payments, and other variable forms of compensation.
• Maintain and update employee profiles, personal data, and payroll information in the system.
• Coordinate with department heads to verify and approve departmental payroll data before processing.
• Serve as a liaison with external payroll providers or software support teams to resolve system issues.
• Annual Closure and Tax Compliance:
• Lead the preparation, reconciliation, and distribution of all end-of-year tax documents, including T4, T4A, and RL-1 (Employment Record 1) for Quebec employees.
• Manage Employment Records (ER) and ensure their submission on time via Service Canada.
• Hybrid Telework
• Candidate Criteria
• Management Position
• No
• Minimum Education Level
• Bachelor's degree / L3

Education / Specialization

• A bachelor's degree in finance, human resources, or a related field is an asset; at minimum, a college diploma or equivalent training in payroll processing
• Professional in Payroll Compliance (PCP) certification – Mandatory
• Minimum Experience Level
• 6 - 10 years

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll
• Demonstrated experience in processing T4, RL-1, and end-of-year processes
• Proven ability to design and implement payroll audit controls and procedures
• Knowledge of payroll software (ADP preferred — please indicate the system(s) you have used)
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in both English and French communication (you will be required to serve English-speaking clients and work with English-speaking colleagues)
• Credit Agricole CIB Company

Join the teams of Credit Agricole CIB, the financing and investment bank of the Credit Agricole group, the 10th largest bank in the world by balance sheet*.

We support large corporations and financial institutions in their development and financing of their projects. Pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental engagement are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means contributing to the development of a sustainable economy.

You will evolve in a multicultural, dynamic, and stimulating environment, where you will be encouraged to innovate and share your ideas.

We are a company that supports its employees throughout their career. You will be able to develop your skills and access the wide career opportunities offered by the diversity of our professions and our 30 international locations.

Our culture is based on the strength of the collective and the spirit of openness, where everyone is responsible and valued.

By acting every day in the interest of society, Credit Agricole CIB is committed to the values of the group, which is engaged in favor of diversities and inclusion, and places the human being at the heart of all its transformations. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Do you wish to take part in our mission? Join our teams!

• The Banker, July 2025