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iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Payroll Specialist

Quebec, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Experience: Has 10 years of relevant experience and a college diploma (DEC) in Accounting or Administration;
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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Description

Payroll Specialist,

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about payroll and looking to contribute to the purpose of an organization committed to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in processing North American payroll for more than 10,000 employees across several iA Financial Group subsidiaries, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and legal requirements in Canada and the United States.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of what we do, fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

Working with the payroll team to process biweekly North American payroll;
Performing follow-ups and controls related to employee life-cycle events, including new hires, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and terminations;
Preparing various reports, particularly those related to pension plans and the employee share purchase plan;
Issuing Records of Employment and processing special payments;
Participating in annual processes, including bonuses, vacation payouts, preparation of T4, T4A, and Relevé 1 tax slips, as well as payroll reporting to the CNESST;
Completing forms required by various levels of government and providing the information required for annual audits;
Acting as a subject-matter resource to support the resolution of complex inquiries from the payroll team and Employee Contact Centre, while managing escalations with key stakeholders;
Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, participating in various payroll-related projects, and acting as a spokesperson during presentations to employees across North America.

What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role

We’re looking for someone who:

Is recognized for their expertise in North American payroll and strong knowledge of Workday;
Stands out for their proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills required and Power Query considered an asset;
Demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently;
Is recognized for their ability to effectively manage busy periods and multiple priorities;
Has 10 years of relevant experience and a college diploma (DEC) in Accounting or Administration;
Holds an accreditation from the National Payroll Institute (NPI) or the American Payroll Association (APA);
Demonstrates a strong interest in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and continuous process improvement;
Is comfortable speaking in front of large groups;
Has an advanced level of French proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to participate daily in meetings conducted exclusively in French with French-speaking employees and partners located in Canada.

Why you’ll love working with us

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

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

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Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for more than 10,000 employees across North American subsidiaries, manage employee lifecycle payroll events, prepare reports and tax slips, issue employment records, and support audits and government filings. Resolve complex payroll inquiries, manage escalations, contribute to process improvements and projects, and present information to employees across North America.

Requirements

Requires 10 years of relevant experience, a college diploma in Accounting or Administration, and accreditation from the National Payroll Institute or American Payroll Association. Candidates should have North American payroll expertise, strong Workday and advanced Excel skills, advanced French proficiency, excellent organization and attention to detail, and comfort managing priorities and speaking to large groups.

Skills

North American Payroll
Workday
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel
Power Query
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Reporting
Attention to Detail
Organization
Prioritization
Process Improvement
Artificial Intelligence
Public Speaking
French Proficiency
Stakeholder Management
Audit Support

Benefits

Flexible Group Insurance
Competitive Pension Plan
Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation
Wellness and Personal Development Days
Telemedicine
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Ergonomic Furniture Program
Performance Bonus
Discounts on Company Products

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Keywords

North American Payroll
Biweekly Payroll
Workday
Microsoft Office
Excel
Power Query
Payroll Compliance
Employee Lifecycle
New Hires
Compensation Changes
Leaves of Absence
Terminations
Pension Plans
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Records of Employment
Special Payments
Bonuses
Vacation Payouts
T4 Tax Slips
T4A Tax Slips
Relevé 1 Tax Slips
CNESST Reporting
Government Forms
Annual Audits
National Payroll Institute
American Payroll Association
Artificial Intelligence
Process Improvement
French
Stakeholder Management

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