Payroll Specialist

Bi-weekly hourly, and salaried payrolls, using Ceridian Powerpay

Input new hires, terminations, rate changes, garnishments, and other data relating to employee records and payroll processing.

Collaborate with work sites to ensure accurate and timely entry to timesheets and resolve time entry issues; assist with Time Entry as required.

Process employee termination documents in an appropriate manner to meet legislative timelines, calculates final pay and cancels benefits when required.

Payroll accounts reconciliation on quarterly and annual basis (including T4)

Answer internal and external payroll inquiries

Administer employee benefits programs (extended health benefits, RRSP)

Prepare Journal entries related to payroll in accounting system

Once a month make payments to vendors by credit card over the phone

File and organize vendors invoices and statements

Identify and implement improvements to the department with the assistance of the Systems & Implementation Manager

5+ years in payroll administration experience, preferably in a construction

Successful completion of Canadian Payroll Association PCP certification is an asset

Experience working with time and attendance systems, Ceridian Powerpay preferred

Intermediate experience with Office 365 more specifically Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organization skills

Experience with Implementing payroll department structure and systems