NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB)

Payroll Operations Supervisor

NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB)

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple pay groups across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance.
  • Review and approve payroll registers, reconciliations, and variance reports prior to payroll close.
  • Manage payroll processing across in-house systems and third-party vendors to ensure consistent service delivery.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries, providing guidance and resolution direction.
  • Ensure accurate withholding, approval, and remittance of all payroll-related taxes, garnishments, benefit contributions, and union dues in accordance with U.S. and Canadian regulations.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and workload management for payroll team members; ensure coverage, cross-training, and adherence to payroll calendars.
  • Review team output for accuracy, compliance, and quality; support onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
  • Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, Systems and Payroll Compliance & Tax to plan, communicate, and implement process or system changes.
  • Maintain strong payroll controls and support statutory filings, year-end activities (W-2, T4), and internal and external audits.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and service delivery.
  • Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and documentation; contribute to the development and maintenance of payroll procedures and standards.
  • Ensure timely payment and tracking of U.S. employee benefit invoices in coordination with key stakeholders.
  • Ensure all Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) within the payroll area are properly designed, documented, and operating effectively.
  • Establish and enforce policies and processes to ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements, including quality, environmental, and health & safety programs.

Requirements

  • 1–5 years of experience in payroll operations, including exposure to U.S. and Canadian payroll.
  • Post secondary education or equivalent Human Resources experience.
  • Experience working with payroll systems and third-party payroll providers.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to travel up to 2%.
Benefits
  • Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
  • Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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