Payroll Processing Specialist

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across Canada while supporting payroll operations throughout North America. This position combines payroll expertise, financial reconciliation, audit support, and process improvement responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for delivering accurate and efficient payroll services.

What You Will Do:

• Process and validate bi-weekly and off-cycle Canadian payrolls in compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.
• Maintain employee payroll records and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Monitor compliance with CRA requirements and applicable Canadian payroll legislation.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile payroll funding requirements for both Canadian and U.S. payrolls.
• Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate funding and payroll variances.
• Partner with Treasury, Accounting, and Payroll Operations to support accurate and timely payroll funding.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll reconciliation activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits, preparing documentation, reports, and supporting evidence.
• Support SOX compliance activities, payroll controls, and process documentation.
• Assist with payroll system testing, regulatory updates, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.

What You Have:

• Experience processing Canadian payroll in a large, multi-province environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, year-end processing, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and/or Workday HCM.
• Experience supporting U.S. payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll funding, treasury support, or payroll accounting reconciliations.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, internal audits, or external audits.
• Experience with payroll reporting, data validation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder partnership skills.

Employee Benefit Details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and Pension) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Canada which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers.

Final Details

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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