Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

XTL Group of Transport Companies is a privately held company comprised of Asset Transport, Logistics, Distribution and warehousing. The combination of these services allows XTL to offer a truly integrated logistics service. For over 35 years, XTL has provided our partners with a progressive and reliable transportation, logistics and distribution solution throughout North America. Our corporate philosophy is unique, as we view every single client as a Partner and not simply as a customer.

Summary: XTL Transport Inc., is looking for a Payroll Practitioner with a strong work ethic and a positive team attitude. The Payroll Practitioner is responsible payroll processing, payroll controls, and be a compliance expert and liaison between Payroll and HR. This position may occasionally require travel to Montreal and potentially other locations.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert in payroll Compliance & Regulations with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Labour Canada, and Provincial regulations.
• Subject matter expert in deduction and benefits relating to CPP, EI, taxes, Health, and RRSP’s.
• In-depth understanding of federal legislation, labour standards, and payroll procedures
• Canadian Payroll Association Certification or similar certification required.
• Knowledge and experience in working in payroll systems – must have experience in WFN – ADP (minimum 2 years).
• Experience in reviewing multiple payroll cycles and multiple company codes in a larger or mid-size organization.
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• Experience with interdepartmental groups including HR, and operations, and some management experience in payroll is a bonus.
• Excellent time management, organizational and people skills.
• High attention to detail, strict confidentiality, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle, end-to-end bi-weekly and weekly payroll for employees, including hourly, salaried, and short term/contract staff.
• Data review and maintenance to help with controls, via ADP reports to ensure compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, resolving discrepancies for employees and management.
• Liaison between human resources and finance to follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow year-end procedures for T4, T4A, R1 1 slips, and year end compliance with various agencies.
• Assist in audits, assistance in preparation and review of audit work papers
• Manage internal departmental relationships and external Audit relationships well.
• Occasionally reviewing vacation accrual reports and other reports as needed with ADP to ensure accuracy and good controls.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis as requested.

Work Environment

• Fast paced team atmosphere.
• Great benefits including health, dental, and life insurance, and a RRSP program that matches up to 3% of your personal contribution.
• XTL is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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