Payroll Analyst - US

About the role

CPKC is a transnational railroad linking Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The organization focuses on safe operations, community connection, economic growth, diversity, accountability, and employee development. In this role, you will support accurate and on-time payroll for employees in both Canada and the U.S., helping maintain trust and smooth operations across the business.

What you will do

• Run and maintain payroll processes for employees in Canada and the United States so payments are accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Follow internal policies and applicable government rules, while maintaining complete payroll records and reports.
• Investigate payroll variances by gathering, reviewing, and interpreting relevant information.
• Balance earnings, deductions, and gross-to-net results, then resolve any mismatches within strict deadlines.
• Check financial posting entries, track banking issues or rejected payments, and coordinate with banks to keep payroll moving.
• Review the Crew Management Application interface and correct or reprocess wage items when needed, especially for Running Trade Employees.
• Handle third-party payroll items such as taxes, union dues, and garnishments with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support year-end payroll activities and ensure tax filings are completed properly.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and deliver responsive customer service.

What you need

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent payroll experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or progress toward one of these credentials, is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of full-cycle payroll experience using SAP or comparable payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll rules and procedures, with preference for experience in both Canadian and U.S. payroll.

Additional details

This role may be based in Winnipeg, Manitoba or Kansas City, Missouri. The organization provides a flexible and competitive benefits package, a company pension and/or retirement plan, an Employee Share Purchase Plan, a Performance Incentive Plan, an annual fitness subsidy, and a part-time studies program.

Pre-employment steps include a negative company drug test. Background screening may include a criminal history check, education verification, professional references, and Social Security Number verification.

Location may change in the future based on organizational needs. Some management employees may be expected to obtain, or keep current, conductor or locomotive engineer certification through the Management Conductor Program.

The company is committed to employment equity and inclusive hiring in both the U.S. and Canada. Reasonable accommodation may be available during the application process upon request. Applicant information is handled in line with PIPEDA.

Additional job details: department Human Resources; non-union; 0–10% travel; one position available; job grade 5; open to internal and external candidates.

Role information

This position is a full-time, onsite payroll role supporting payroll operations across North America.