Sr. Payroll Specialist

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Sr. Payroll Specialist (12385)

The Company

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma Steel is a leading Canadian electric arc steelmaker producing high-quality steel plate and sheet products, proudly supporting critical sectors including energy, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. Guided by our purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is shaping the next generation of sustainable steelmaking in Canada. Powered by Ontario’s clean electricity grid, our operations represent one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in North America and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70%.

At Algoma, our transformation is driven by our people. Guided by our core values - safety, teamwork, integrity, and caring - we offer meaningful careers where employees can contribute to critical industries while growing their skills and experience. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll be part of a company investing in its future, strengthening Canada’s domestic supply chain, and making a lasting impact.

A Place to Call Home

Algoma Steel takes great pride in preserving the high quality of life offered by the Sault - a vibrant and beautiful city that’s surrounded by stunning natural scenery. With its affordable housing, impressive work/life balance, and lack of commute times, it’s the perfect place to raise a family and call home.

To ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees and pensioners, while maintaining compliance with all legislative, union, and corporate reporting requirements. This role also supports financial analysis, data and reporting activities, system integration, and continuous improvement in payroll processes.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of monthly and bi-weekly payrolls for employees and retirees.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of pension payroll payments.
• Maintain and develop payroll processes, procedures, and policies to ensure seamless integration with HR, Finance, and IT systems.
• Ensure compliance and fulfillment with statutory reporting deadlines and remittance schedules for employee and employer obligations & with holdings.
• Ensure compliance and fulfillment with Company and Union requirements, in relation to Payroll (e.g., leave bank reconciliations, annual CBA/company policy items).
• Collaborate with IT Business Analysts to support payroll system changes (e.g., SAP/UKG), including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.
• Identify payroll system issues and elevate for resolution as appropriate.

• Process payroll for employees, retirees pensioners, and affiliates (such as but not limited to US Sales, EPCL) including off-cycle runs for bonuses and corrections
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) per government requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate remittances to government agencies and third-party vendors.
• Plan and execute activities related to payroll processing, year-end procedures, and other reporting obligations as required.
• Reconcile payroll results and maintain compliance with annual and quarterly reporting requirements (e.g., T4/T4A, CPP/EI, QPP/QIT, WSIB, EHT).
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting (e.g., monthly/quarterly/annual financial activities)
• Maintain documentation for payroll-related financial transactions and audit trails.
• Maintain payroll statistics and reporting for each pay period, including gross earnings, deductions, and net disbursements.
• Conduct periodic audits of payroll data and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislative and Company requirements.
• Ensure consistent integration across HR/payroll systems (SAP), and validate data entry for accuracy and completeness.
• Witness affidavits and sign payroll cheques as required.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audit processes.
• Respond to business inquiries on data and reporting related tasks, and provide insights when applicable.
• Obtain cooperation from other groups in solving day-to-day problems.

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