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Payroll Specialist (Closed)

Job Highlights
Direct Hire
$65,000

About the Opportunity

  • Preparation and processing of semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees in accordance with applicable legislation and SOX requirements defined for the Canada payroll process
  • Adjust, maintain and process payroll data pertaining to wage increases, leaves of absence, return from leave, and top ups, etc. using ADP Workforce Now (“WFN”) application
  • Responsible for the administration and reconciliation of benefits :enrolments, additions, deletions, terminations to maintain accurate records
  • Administer workflow to ensure all payroll transactions (timesheets, on call hours, on call premium) are captured and processed accurately and timely
  • Responsible for importing the inbound integration files into ADP for pension and benefit changes
  • Assist in year-end reports and reconciliations i.e.T4’s, T4A’s ,EHT, RL-1, CNESST etc
  • Investigate and resolve payroll issues with HR regarding new hires, onboarding missing information, terminations, renumeration etc
  • Responds to employee inquiries regarding the pay, pension and benefit programs in a professional and timely manner
  • Assist in month end duties as required – preparing journal entries, accruals, ensuring all entries are reconciled to payroll reports
  • Assist with any payroll audits that may arise because of regulatory, internal and external audits
  • Performs other duties that may be required or assigned from time to time

About You

  • 4+ years of progressive payroll and benefits experience with Canadian payroll
  • PCP certificate or college diploma in related field is preferred
  • Possess knowledge of provincial labour legislation, Quebec payroll knowledge a plus
  • General Accounting practices and understanding would be an asset
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite(Intermediate in MS Excel- VLOOKUP, Pivot etc
  • Working experience with ADP WFN payroll software
  • Ability to build relationships and work well with all levels in the company
  • Ability to follow guidelines and strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of the position
  • Well organized, detail minded with a mathematical aptitude and analytical skills and the ability to handle and prioritize a wide variety of tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal direction in a fast paced environment
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

Salary

$60,000 - $65,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #296663

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.