Payroll Specialist managing full-cycle payroll processes and ensuring compliance for Canadian and US employees. Collaborating with HR and providing support for payroll operations.
Responsibilities
Process full-cycle weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring deadlines are met and activities comply with ICFR controls, payroll tax regulations, labor laws, and applicable union agreements.
Enter, update, and validate payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Review payroll information related to new hires, employee status or rate changes, and terminations.
Maintain proper documentation for payroll inputs and processing activities in accordance with payroll policies and record-keeping requirements.
Provide backup support to payroll team members to ensure continuity of payroll operations.
Administer court-ordered payments and garnishments, ensuring accurate calculation, processing, and timely remittance.
Process payroll deductions and reimbursements associated with benefit programs and company initiatives, including safety footwear, work clothing, and union-related leaves.
Oversee deductions such as union dues, charitable contributions (e.g., United Way), and other voluntary or statutory payroll deductions.
Reconcile and submit government payroll remittances accurately and on time.
Support payroll compliance by following established procedures, internal controls, and ICFR requirements.
Support with quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including T4 and W-2 reporting.
Generate and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) for Canadian employees.
Provide payroll data to the payroll tax team to support withholding filings and regulatory compliance.
Prepare regular payroll reports and respond to ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
Collaborate with HR representatives to ensure payroll data is accurate and submitted within required timelines.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits in a professional and timely manner.
Requirements
Post-secondary education or relevant experience in Human Resources.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is an asset.
1-3 years of payroll processing experience is preferred.
Experience with in-house payroll processing is an advantage.
Familiarity with US payroll processing across multiple states is an advantage but not essential.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
Paid holidays and vacation
Registered pension plan with generous company match
On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
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