Payroll Manager, Moose Jaw

Work LocationRemote - AlbertaAbout the RoleThis is a senior, high-ownership role for a payroll professional who's ready to do more than maintain a function— you'll help shape one. SNDL recently transitioned its payroll operations to an outsourced delivery model, and we're looking for an experienced leader to take accountability for that relationship, establish strong operational foundations, and ensure our 2,700+ employees across Canada are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.You'll serve as SNDL's subject-matter expert for payroll, benefits, and WCB — guiding the vendor team, owning governance and compliance, and acting as the final word on complex payroll decisions. If building something well is more motivating to you than inheritingsomething finished, this role was made for you.What you'll ownEnd-to-end payroll accountability for 2,700+ employees across multiple Canadian provinces — including governance frameworks, approvals, reconciliations, statutory remittances, and year-end reporting (T4, T2200)Single point of accountability for the outsourced BPO provider — guiding the vendor team, leading governance reviews, monitoring KPIs and SLAs, and driving continuous performance improvement and remediationEscalation ownership for complex payroll, benefits, and leave issues — including root-cause analysis and correctiveactionCross-border payroll for U.S. executives, including workday splits and FX rate applicationWCB program compliance and integrity across all applicable provincesPayroll and HRIS system upgrades, configuration changes, and ongoing process optimizationInternal and external audit management, SOX controls, and cross-system data integrity between payroll and benefits platformsWhat you bring8+ years of progressive, full-cycle payroll experience across multiple Canadian jurisdictionsDemonstrated experience overseeing outsourced or offshore payroll delivery teams, with a track record of building accountability and driving performanceProven vendor management experience — SLA oversight, governance reviews, and escalation ownershipStrong knowledge of multi-jurisdictional payroll legislation, WCB compliance, statutory remittances, and year-end reportingExperience with cross-border payroll (Canada/U.S.) and FX rate applicationExceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the composure to manage competing priorities under pressureClear communicator who can translate payroll complexity for HR, Finance, and executive stakeholdersWorkday or comparable HRIS/payroll system experience nice to haveCPM, PCP, or equivalent payroll certification nice to haveWho thrives hereYou're a builder — someone who establishes structure and process where it's still taking shape, stays composed when priorities shift, and leads vendor teams and internal stakeholders through influence, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through. You hold yourself to a high standard, bring professionalism and discretion to sensitive work, and approach challenges with a constructive, solutions-focused mindset.About SNDLSNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country’s largest private-sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis.We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low-cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate.Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.Learn more about SNDL#J-18808-Ljbffr