Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Accurately process bi-weekly and other scheduled payrolls in a timely manner.

• Ensure adherence to company policies as well as relevant federal and provincial regulations.

• Review and manage employee hours, overtime, vacation, sick leave, statutory holiday pay, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll modifications.

• Handle employee changes such as new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and other updates.

• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records for employees in payroll systems and BambooHR.

• Address employee payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in collaboration with employees, HR, and management.

• Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger accounts, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and payroll liabilities.

• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and both month-end and year-end reporting.

• Help with payroll remittances, statutory filings, T4s, T4As, Records of Employment, and other necessary documentation.

• Support payroll audits and respond to government inquiries.

• Assist in payroll system maintenance, testing, enhancements, data validation, and process improvements.

• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager, HR, and Finance teams regarding reporting, data issues, process enhancements, and deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A post-secondary education is preferred, especially in Finance, Business, HR, or related fields, along with experience in the private or public sector.

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience will also be considered.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll or accounting.

• Familiarity with payroll and HRIS systems.

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, or progress towards obtaining it, is an asset.

• Strong understanding of payroll deductions, statutory requirements, and relevant employment standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and reliable results.

• Professionalism and discretion when managing confidential employee and payroll information.

• Strong communication and customer service abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with confidence in handling payroll data, reports, and reconciliations.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and RRSP matching from your first day of employment.

• Discounted gym memberships.

• Shopping discounts.

• Recognition awards.

• Employee referral incentives.

• Business casual work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

• Accommodations available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.