Part - time Payroll Specialist managing accurate Canadian and U.S. payroll processing. Supporting HR, tax compliance, audits, reconciliations, and payroll system transitions.
About the role
- Payroll Administrator preparing and processing payroll for a growing studio of 300+ employees in Vancouver. Collaborating closely with finance and HR teams for efficient operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for a growing studio of 300+ employees using Dayforce and ShotGrid
- Encourage and motivate employees to complete time logs in a timely, accurate manner
- Obtain appropriate approvals for overtime and ensure all overtime records are accurately reconciled in compliance with company policy
- Monitor Dayforce statutory remittances and reporting, including EI, CPP, taxation, Worksafe, and Extended Health Benefits
- Process employees expense reimbursements and payroll deductions
- Prepare, reconcile and process T4s, ROEs and any other government returns that are not automated through Dayforce
- Perform monthly reconciliation of taxable benefits to maintain accuracy and integrity of payroll processing
- Prepare payroll working papers and collect information required for audits
- Respond to and solve payroll inquiries
- Make recommendations for improvements and changes to payroll system procedures and processes, maintain and update payroll system manual
- Complete other duties as required to support the Finance team
- Update the team on deadlines and tasks on a weekly basis
- Challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies and innovation
- Take direction from senior team members
- Create a positive and safe work environment
- Learn from mistakes and reflect to develop
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years full cycle payroll and benefits administration experience (visual effects industry experience is an asset)
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) (in progress or completion) preferred
- Strong understanding of Canadian Payroll Legislation and willingness to keep up to date
- Experience with Payroll Software (Dayforce payroll experience is an asset)
- Proficiency in computer skills including Excel skills such as VLook-up and Pivot tables
- Proven ability to perform assigned functions with diligence and superior accuracy
- Handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism
- Adept time management skills and ability to meet tight and competing deadlines
- Possesses strong attention to detail given the high accuracy nature of payroll.
Benefits
- Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine
- Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year
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