Job Description

Requiring proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Robert Half seeks a Payroll Administrator with proficiency with Ceridian Dayforce to help process payroll. This might be the right opportunity for your career if you can handle a dynamic work environment that requires strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. This dedicated and passionate team is your next step for a career growth opportunity. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, the Payroll Administrator position is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.

Major responsibilities

- Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities
- Manage payroll information requests and questions
- Draft reports by organizing all summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
- Preparing relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for circulation to department heads
- Offer proper review and verification of source documents
- Manage issues related to employee deductions and other liabilities, including reconciling
- Payroll record maintenance by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
- Protect confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence
- Provide help with all internal and external audits of payroll
- Handle other duties as necessary
- Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies
- Follow established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations and report changes as necessary
- Collect, calculate, and enter relevant data to maintain payroll records
- Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, ensure company compliance

- Minimum of 2-3 years of payroll experience with solid Canadian payroll knowledge
- Ceridian Dayforce experience is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
- Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
- Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
- Outstanding data entry skills
- Foundational knowledge in payroll systems for 100-500 employees
- Comprehensive knowledge of bi-Monthly Payroll
- Strong familiarity with Full Cycle Payroll
- Expertise in Process Bi-weekly Payroll
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Preference will be given to Certified Payroll Professional
- Understanding of internal controls
- Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
- Prior experience working with collections/accounting software

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Robert Half

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...

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