Analyst Payroll - US

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Payroll Analyst, you'll be essential in ensuring our employees in Canada and the U.S. are paid accurately and on time, building trust across the organization. You'll manage and improve our SAP payroll processes, collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues, reconcile accounts, and contribute to a seamless payroll experience. Join our team and help us drive efficient operations, maintain compliance, and support the financial well-being of our workforce.

This position can be based in Winnipeg, Manitoba or Kansas City, Missouri.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Successfully implement and manage payroll processes for all employees across Canada and U.S., ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Strictly adhere to company policies and government regulations to maintain compliance in all payroll activities, maintaining payroll records and reports
• Determine and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing by reconciling earnings, deductions, and gross-to-net results, while resolving discrepancies and adhering to strict deadlines
• Validate financial posting entries, monitor and resolve banking transactions or payment rejections, and liaise with banks to maintain seamless payroll operations
• Monitor Crew Management Application (CMA) Interface and ensure accurate wage payments, particularly for Running Trade Employees (RTEs), by correcting and reprocessing as necessary
• Process and reconcile third-party payments, including taxes, union dues, and garnishments, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness
• Assist in year-end processes and ensure all payroll-related tax filings are completed accurately
• Provide outstanding customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in Payroll; Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or progress toward these certifications, is considered an added advantage
• 2+ years of experience working in a payroll function processing full cycle payroll using SAP or similar payroll software
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and procedures with a preference for experience in both Canadian and U.S. payroll

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Testing

• This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106024
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External