Product Manager, Compliance

Doing business to business, person to person. Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated as well as committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where **Doing Right by People**_ _is our purpose.

**DOING RIGHT BY PEOPLE - IT’S WHAT WE DO**:
Are you passionate about compliance and legislation? Do you thrive on translating complex regulations into practical solutions? As the Product Manager, Compliance with Payworks, you will help ensure that our human capital management products—including Payroll and HR—remain fully compliant across Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President, Product, the Product Manager, Compliance will take a proactive approach to monitoring regulatory changes and identifying potential compliance risks. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams—interpreting evolving legislation and regulations, providing expert guidance and helping shape product decisions in a dynamic human capital management industry. Your work will play a key role in supporting both Payworks and our clients in delivering accurate, reliable and compliant workforce management solutions.

**WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PAYWORKS**:

- Comprehensive employer paid benefits, including a Health Spending Account, for you and your family and excellent pension plan with employer contributions.
- Plenty of professional development opportunities.
- Community-minded culture - Receive two paid days per year to volunteer and lots of opportunity to “Pay it Forward”.
- Time and flexibility to meet your needs - Hybrid work model with flexible work options, plus 3 weeks vacation to start, flex time and parental leave benefits.
- Cool perks - Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, Costco membership, fun office environment and events, and more

**DISCOVER SOLUTIONS** - IT’S WHAT YOU’LL DO***:

- ** Stay ahead of the curve -**You will continuously monitor and interpret federal and provincial legislation impacting Payworks’ human capital management products, including but not limited to, tax laws, employment standards and benefits regulations. You will analyze complex legislative changes and translate them into clear, actionable compliance measures for our product team. As the go-to expert on regulatory updates, you will assess their impact early and help ensure our offerings remain accurate, reliable and fully compliant across all jurisdictions.
- ** Champion product compliance -**You will work closely with Product Development teams to ensure our products and services align with evolving legal and regulatory requirements. This includes defining and documenting compliance best practices, guiding product planning decisions and validating system changes as needed. Your input will directly influence how we maintain accuracy and compliance in everything we build.
- ** Advise the business -**You will collaborate with technical and non-technical internal to provide expert guidance and training on product compliance matters. You will support both internal teams and clients with clear, practical advice and consult on strategic initiatives to embed a compliance mindset from the start. Through clear communication and engaging presentations, you will also empower others with the knowledge they need to support compliance.
- ** Mitigate risk -**You will identify and assess compliance risks and recommend strategies to mitigate them effectively. You will conduct or assist in Internal Audit/ERM compliance investigations and audits, maintain accurate compliance documentation and contribute to reporting for senior leadership. Your diligence will play a key role in upholding regulatory standards and organizational accountability.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Law or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in payroll compliance, payroll administration or a related regulatory role—ideally within a payroll outsourcing or HR services environment.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian human capital management legislation, including payroll tax regulations and employment standards across multiple provinces.
- Experience with HCM software providers or SaaS payroll platforms is an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to advise both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach, with excellent organizational and time management skills.

**We are proud to support a Flexible Work Plan that recognizes the diverse needs and lifestyles of our people. The Product Manager, Compliance has the option to work fully out of the Payworks office in Calgary or on a hybrid work model, working in the office at least three (3) days a week.