Payroll Specialist managing payroll processes for 900 employees across Canada. Ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll regulations and supporting total rewards functions in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
Collect, verify, and input all payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, changes in compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, loans and other payroll adjustments.
Perform detailed payroll audits, including the review of terminations, timesheets, special payments, and adjustments.
Verify and process remittances to government agencies, unions, and other entities (CPP/EI/income tax, benefits, WCB/CSST, union dues etc.).
Manage the payroll group's email inbox, providing timely and accurate responses to employee and other inquiries.
Action, apply, ensure correct payroll processing and apply terms and conditions outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for all unionized roles.
Oversee the entire month-end payroll process.
Conduct regular payroll audits and ensure compliance with Canadian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate employee records, including attendance, leaves, and personal information.
Stay up-to-date with all federal, provincial, and local payroll legislation and regulations (e.g., ESA, Income Tax Act, EI Act, CPP Act).
Generate various payroll reports for management, finance, and HR.
Requirements
University degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing, with a strong focus on Canadian payroll.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance across Canadian provinces.
Proficiency with payroll systems and time and attendance management systems.
Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
Excellent auditing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
Knowledge of employment legislation across Canadian provinces, employee relations, union collective agreements and HR best practices.
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