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This position is a hybrid opportunity, so the successful candidates must be local toSaskatoon, Saskatchewan.\nIf you value collaboration, pay close attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment we encourage you to apply!\nWhat you’ll do:\nProcess bi-weekly payroll for local Co-op clients, ensuring accurate remittances and adherence to deadlines.\n\nProvide timely customer support to address client inquiries related to pay.\n\nAssist with year-end duties, including preparing T4s, vacation payouts, and related reports.\n\nReview payroll correspondence and update employee files, including special payments like bonuses and severance.\n\nManage Workers Compensation reports, third-party error notifications, and maintain security of payroll records.\n\nOther duties as required.\n\nWho you’ll work with:\nYou will work closely with the Payroll Services team and will report into the Supervisor, Payroll Services. This team strives to cultivate a culture of support, collaboration, and community.\nWhy it matters:\nWe help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.\nWho you are:\nYou are looking for a career in Payroll and:\nHave a high school diploma, are enrolled in the Payroll Compliance Professional Certification (having completed the Payroll Compliance Legislation Course) and 1 year of relevant experience, with preference for payroll experience. OR\n\nHave a two-year diploma, are working towards the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, and have 2 years of payroll experience.\n\nWhat we offer:\nA wage range of $22.26 - $32.49 as per the collective bargaining agreement.\n\nEncouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.\n\nAs a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via . All information received will be kept confidential.\nIf this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 2, 2026.\nWe thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP\nAs this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.\nFCL embraces diversity and inclusion. 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