AVP leading Manulife’s global payroll and rewards operations for 40,000 employees. Driving compliance, transformation, vendor performance, and high - performing international teams.
About the role
- Payroll Specialist providing operational and administrative support for payroll processing and compliance. Collaborating with HR and finance for accurate payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll for GS1 employees.
- Review payroll input data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits updates, RRSP deductions, taxable benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
- Validate payroll reports and identify discrepancies, variances, or unusual transactions for review.
- Assist with payroll balancing activities and post-payroll reconciliations.
- Support off-cycle payroll runs, retroactive adjustments, and special payments as required.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records within payroll and HR systems.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Support administration of employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, pension/RRSP contributions, and taxable benefits.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of payroll-related documentation including Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, T2200s and employment letters.
- Support payroll compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, CRA requirements, and internal policies.
- Assist with payroll remittances, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
- Maintain payroll documentation and audit support files.
- Participate in payroll process reviews and internal control enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive employee information.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, HR, and management.
- Support payroll-related reconciliations to the general ledger.
- Assist in identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Act as backup support for payroll processing activities during absences or peak periods.
- Assist in documenting payroll procedures and maintaining process documentation.
- Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
- PCP designation (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or working toward designation is preferred.
- 3-5 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a mid-sized organization.
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Ceridian, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, CRA regulations, and payroll best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reconciliation processes.
- Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end activities is an asset.
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