Payroll Specialist I

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete payroll cycle and manage benefits deductions processing along with related payroll administration tasks.

• Calculate, prepare, and distribute wages and salaries.

• Ensure the accuracy of payroll-related information across all systems.

• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures.

• Verify that journal entries and payroll account reconciliations are precise and compliant with audit standards.

• Maintain thorough and accurate personnel and payroll documentation.

• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits deductions, and associated expenses.

• Execute and manage employee benefits programs.

• Inform employees about changes in payroll and withholding/deductions.

• Partner with human resources personnel to resolve payroll processing issues.

• Identify and implement approved improvements to procedures.

• Conduct due diligence on employee terminations to ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations.

• Guide and mentor a team member as a backup for the Payroll Administrator role.

• Fulfill year-end reporting obligations.

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Manager of Human Resources or their designate.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to effectively interact with employees at all organizational levels.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial employment laws and CRA regulations relating to payroll.

• Expertise in ADP Workforce Now and its associated reporting functionalities.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, attention to detail, and accuracy skills.

• Excellent interpersonal abilities.

• Proficient in conveying payroll-related information to branch staff.

• Familiarity with how HRIS interacts with payroll processing is preferred.

• Intermediate proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, email, and PowerPoint.

• Post-secondary qualification in accounting, payroll, or benefits administration.

• Accreditation from the Canadian Payroll Association.

• A minimum of 6 years of payroll experience managing a diverse payroll of 300 or more employees in Canada across all provinces.

• Experience with Quebec payroll practices is an asset.

• Ability to work autonomously with little supervision.

• Regularly communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using virtual collaboration tools.

• A dedicated, secure, and ergonomically suitable home office environment with reliable high-speed internet connectivity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Safety, inclusion, career advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, and outstanding benefits.

• Group life insurance.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Disability benefits.

• Pension plan.

• Profit sharing.

• Group RRSPs.

• WCB coverage.

• Union dues.

• Fully remote work setup.

• A dedicated, secure, and ergonomically appropriate home office environment.

• Reliable high-speed internet connectivity.