Job Description

The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Compensation & Benefits, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for producing accurate and timely payments to all employees, and acts as one of the primary contacts for the organization regarding pay-related inquiries. The Role

• Prepare, verify, process, balance, and audit semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees in accordance with provincial and federal legislation, policies and procedures
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients by reviewing and verifying integrity of payroll data
• Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure payroll process are aligned to company standards
• Partner with the HR Business Partners to resolve employee issues around payroll
• Main point of contact for employee questions on payroll policies and processes
• Process off-cycle payments
• Complete Record of Employments
• Calculate and process taxable benefits
• Calculate and process allowances, retroactive pay, vacation pay, overtime and shift differential and deductions such as garnishments, and other pay related transactions
• Ensure transmissions to the bank for deposits are processed for each pay.
• Investigate deposits that are returned and determine the appropriate action to resolve the issue
• Process Payroll transmission to Finance
• Reconcile Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) deficiencies
• Work with Controllers to resolve finance and payroll issues
• Review Payroll processes and provide information of payroll system requirements and determine potential avenues for improvement
• Support with regular system updates by testing payroll functions
• Follow up on employee onboardings and information entered
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Technical Capabilities of the Role

• Strong written and presentation skills
• Ability to manage priorities independently
• Strong customer service and professional judgment skills.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Very strong technical proficiency with an HRIS system, preferably Workday
• Critical thinker able to evaluate and interpret data to implement creative solutions
• Problem solver who regularly seeks opportunities for improvement and implements positive changes
• Capable of working in ambiguity and identifying optimal approach for finding a resolution

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree, with preference given to Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is an asset
• 1 to 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a Payroll role
• Experience in Payroll Accounting
• Experience working in an environment supporting multiple provinces; supporting employees remotely
• Experience with continuous improvement or other project management initiatives is strongly preferred

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location