We believe that the best results come from collaboration, the sharing of perspectives, and teamwork.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration, transparency, accountability, and value creation in all that we accomplish. Our culture is built on mutual support, ownership, and a shared commitment to growing together. Joining the team means evolving in an environment where everyone contributes and takes pride in having a real impact.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Master will contribute to the efficient and compliant management of payroll. This key role will allow you to leverage your expertise in payroll administration in a dynamic environment where accuracy and confidentiality are paramount.
A collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged and valued:
- Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
- Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
- Retirement plan with company contributions;
- Annual bonus;
- Bright offices surrounded by nature, offering multiple services (free indoor parking, gym, etc.);
- Salary range 003: $63 000 to $78 700 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.).
How you will contribute to collective success:
- Perform activities related to processing payroll for Canadian hourly employees, in compliance with provincial regulations, across various payroll environments, while ensuring data validation.
- Maintain employee master files in payroll systems and ensure alignment with the HR system.
- Correctly apply work agreements specific to different facilities as well as standards in effect for non-unionized sites.
- Prepare various documents, reports, and Records of Employment (ROEs).
- Actively participate in the year-end process.
- Analyze, in collaboration with Human Capital and the Payroll Process Specialist, changes to collective agreements.
- Perform retroactive calculations during the renewal of work agreements.
- Keep procedures up to date to ensure compliant and efficient processing.
- Collaborate on integrating payroll for unionized employees during new acquisitions.
- Identify and report opportunities for improvement in systems or procedures related to payroll processing.
The type of player who fits in well with the team:
- Strong knowledge of Excel with advanced proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, automation).
- Familiarity with the Workday payroll system.
- PCP accreditation (Payroll Compliance Professional) – an asset.
- Bilingual (French and English, spoken and written, as collaboration involves stakeholders across Canada).
- Payroll experience in a unionized and manufacturing environment.
- Experience in large companies or complex environments – an asset.
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail in data processing.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
A role for those who believe that performance is achieved collectively.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
Skills Required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and automation
- Familiarity with the Workday payroll system
- Bilingual French and English, spoken and written
- Payroll experience in a unionized and manufacturing environment
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail in data processing
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) accreditation
- Experience in large companies or complex environments
Agropur Cooperative Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Agropur Cooperative and has not been reviewed or approved by Agropur Cooperative.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair and competitive for many production and unionized roles, with starting wages often viewed as strong for local markets. Feedback suggests compensation is a relative bright spot compared with other aspects of the workplace.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime opportunities, shift premiums, and double-time on some schedules are commonly cited as dependable ways to increase earnings. Heavy production demand creates consistent chances to boost take-home pay.
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Affordable Benefits — Benefit plans are often described as affordable, paired with broad coverage such as health, dental, vision, and paid time off. Retirement options and assistance programs add perceived value for many employees.
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What We Do
Agropur is a leading North American dairy cooperative that processes milk into a wide range of products, including cheese, butter, and cream, for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors.
