Bilingual Payroll Specialist - ENG/FR

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses.

Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

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SUMMARY

The Bilingual Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely processing of payroll for both union and non-union team members.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Processes payrolls for union and non-union employees according to established schedules.

Reviews applicable collective agreements and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements and schedules for various collective agreements representing unionized team members across the company.

Reviews applicable policies and documentations and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements for non-unionized team members.

Responsible for accurate processing of all payroll elements including but not limited to employee pay, payroll deductions and remittances.

Performs calculations for items including but not limited to payroll deductions and remittances.

Processes all remittances in a timely manner. Reconciles the payments against payroll records and identifies variance if any.

Conducts audit of payroll records to ensure integrity and compliance with all requirements.

Assists in the identification and implementation of payroll process and systems enhancements.

Acts as the first point of contact for all payroll inquiries from team members such as confirmation of employment calculation requests, explanation of payroll deductions, etc.

Reviews PIER report and makes adjustment through yearend adjustment run.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

College diploma with 3-5 years of related work experience.

Knowledge of Canadian Payroll rules and regulations..

Ability to administer a process according to established procedures and requirements.

Ability to identify, investigate and resolve payroll related issues.

Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information.

Proficient with payroll systems preferably GlobalView along with ability to learn new applications quickly. Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook.

Demonstrated language proficiency (both verbal and written) in English and French.

Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation

Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification from Canadian Payroll Association.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR.

Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.