Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is directly responsible for performing all payroll related duties, including processing multi-regional bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll submissions. This position is responsible for liaising with the Human Resources and Finance department, management and employees, and keeping informed of legislative changes affecting payroll. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and process multi-regional semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll submissions ensuring accuracy and adherence to provincial and federal labour standards and documented policies
• Preparation of special payroll runs as necessary (bonuses and terminations)
• Responsible to ensure that the Scheduling and Time Approval Module is working to meet the needs of the business and provide training and support to employees
• Preparation and submission of payroll-related reporting (WCB, T4s, ROEs, and reconciliation of payroll remittances, benefits, vehicle allowances, etc.)
• Ensures that all necessary payroll-related payments are processed in a timely manner (source deductions, garnishees, and RRSP/DPSP contributions, etc.)
• Responsible for year-end T4 preparations and reconciliation of taxable benefits
• Proactively review reporting capabilities to facilitate manager decision-making with respect to workforce planning and reporting
• Identify and resolve payroll related discrepancies, with research and analysis and proper documentation, in a professional and timely basis
• Prepare payroll entries for SAP B1
• Responsible to ensure appropriate taxable benefits are calculated and adjusted in the payroll
• Assist auditors as necessary

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant payroll experience
• Working knowledge of Time Tracking systems, experience with Rise HR is an asset.
• Strong proficiency will all Microsoft Suites, Intermediate MS Excel skills required.
• Experience completing Journal Entries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Thorough Knowledge of labour standards and legislation
• Keen attention to detail with proven organizational and time management skills

• PCP Certificate required, CPM considered an asset.
• No University Degree required but considered an asset

• 5 days onsite full time.
• Interacts with employees, management and the public at large in person and by phone
• Repetitive work and long periods on the computer