Job Description

Our client, a well-established leader in the automotive industry is seeking a Payroll Specialist II to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company in Edmonton, Canada. They values trustworthiness, teamwork, and exceptional service to customers and team members while maintaining high ethical standards in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls for hourly, salary, commission, and incentive-based employees using UKG for multiple companies.
• Responsible for running pay, importing pay data, and balancing.
• Manage and prepare payroll import files.
• Manage and prepare vacation calculations from Workforce Management (Paid Time off).
• Provide training and guidance to the Payroll Team as required.
• Research and resolve payroll inquiries from employees and managers, escalate as required.
• Generate and save payroll reports.
• Gather and calculate information for garnishments, RRSP\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s, pension plans, and union remittances.
• Calculate final pay requirements and process terminations as required.
• Calculate final pay for high-level involuntary terminations as required.
• Prepare and process ROE\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s as needed.
• Assist with provincial reporting requirements (WCB, EHT, etc.).
• Assist with CRA remittances and reporting.
• Assist with year-end process, including reconciling T4s, issuing T2200s, and balancing CRA remittances.
• Run ADHOC reports for management as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What the successful candidate will bring:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• Relevant education or certification in payroll or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in payroll software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve payroll inquiries effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Please note that only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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