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Payroll Specialist - 6 Month Contract

About the Opportunity  

• Prepares all aspects of salary/hourly semi-monthly payrolls accurately and on time 
• Ensures compliance with all provincial and CRA legislation and other legal requirements 
• Maintains current and accurate electronic employee records 
• Preparation of year end activities including T-4s, government assessments, and reconciliations 
• Calculates and submits all statutory remittances, as needed 
• Ensures employee benefits are commenced on time and audited regularly 
• Responds in a timely manner to all payroll related questions and assists with resolution to issues 
• Calculates manual payments when required 
• Maintains strong relationships with team members, and employees to quickly identify and resolve potential issues concerning payroll 
• Responds to changing conditions and priorities and meets all deadlines. 
• Plans and prioritizes a continuous list of tasks according to a hierarchy of importance 
• Applies careful thought processes to difficult situations that may arise, consults with the appropriate authority, and acts decisively in implementing an appropriate course of action 
• Ensures that confidential and sensitive data is protected by the security and privacy protocols of the company 
• Maintains a professional demeanor and understanding the pressures and priorities that impact employees and other team members 
• Performs other duties as required from time to time 

About You  

• Thorough knowledge of payroll software 
• Knowledge of payroll procedures, including deductions and taxes 
• Ability to develop thorough understanding of companies policies and procedures related to payroll, benefit, and pension plans 
• Extensive knowledge of governing Employment Standards legislation in all provinces 
• Mid-to-advanced knowledge of Excel (V-lookup and pivot tables) 
• Strong mathematical skills, and knowledge of basic accounting 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Strong computer and organizational skills and ability to multi-task 
• Resourceful and customer-service oriented 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Pay Rate 

 $24 - $27/hour   

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 #319075. 

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.