PAYROLL SPECIALIST

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist who will take the lead in the timely and accurate preparation and processing of payroll, for both weekly and semi-monthly payrolls in accordance with the Company’s policies and in compliance with statutory legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for payroll and growing their career with a premier real estate developer

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On a day-to-day basis your responsibilities will include:

• Administer semi-monthly and weekly salaried and hourly payrolls, including accurate and timely processing (hires, changes, terminations, timecard maintenance, bonus and other special payments), and reconciling payroll reports and data
• Responsible for the reconciliation of reports related to monthly remittances such as EHT, WSIB and Union dues
• Assist in the year-end processing and reporting for T4, T2200s, taxable benefits, garnishee, EHT and WSIB
• Support year-end processing and reconciliation of payroll filings and returns – Federal and Provincial
• Support the planning and execution of annual compensation related changes and payout, including annual incentive payments, salary changes, bonus allocation to RRSP
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reporting
• Support leaves and absences, including Maternity, Parental, and Long-term Disability
• Respond to queries from employees
• Work closely with members of the HR team on any employee and project initiatives
• Continuous learning through NPI and other courses (annual legislative updates, seminars, etc.)
• Identify process improvement opportunities and documenting current work processes and workflow

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To succeed, candidates must possess the following combination of education, experience and skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on progressive full-cycle payroll experience
• Ceridian DayForce or equivalent system experience is required
• Strong working knowledge of payroll-related tax legislation and employment standards (payroll source deductions, EHT, statutory holidays, overtime etc.)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel, including V-lookups and PIVOT tables and formulae
• PCP designation from the National Payroll Institute (NPI) required
• University degree or College diploma required
• A positive attitude with a desire to provide an excellent impression in each interaction
• A curious mind that is not afraid to take initiative
• A collaborative approach to understanding issues and coming up with solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to interact with all levels of employees with diplomacy

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