Canadian Payroll Specialist (Part Time)

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing, coordinating, and reviewing our Canadian payroll. This role partners closely with Human Resources to ensure proper payroll deductions for benefits elections and executes on the payroll strategy as directed by the Manager, Payroll. We expect that this position will offer opportunities to support the finance team and work on projects outside of payroll.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING  (% of Time)

Responsible for accurate and timely Canadian processing using Workday platform for biweekly and semimonthly payrolls, while ensuring compliance with company policies, as well as Canadian multi-province payroll law compliance (35%)

Process new hires, status changes, terminations, third party disability pay, and garnishments (20%)

Work with Canada location to research and resolve payroll related problems (15%)

Work with managers to ensure employee hours are submitted accurately and approved on a timely basis every pay period (10%)

Monitor, retain and secure proper payroll documentation to include preparation for audits (10%)

Assist with Workday testing and running reports (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too :

• Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred
• Payroll Compliance Certification (PCP) Preferred
• 4 years processing Canadian Payroll multiple provinces
• 2 years Canadian payroll accounting and tax
• Payroll tax : Strong working knowledge of Canadian Payroll Laws
• Workday : Proficiency using Workday and / or similar payroll platforms
• Software : Proficient using MS Office with strong Excel skills
• Attention to Detail : Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks
• Accountability & Dependability : Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
• Communication : Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from others. Ability to write in a clear, concise and organized manner for the intended audience.
• Self-Management : Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner
• Teamwork : Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers / scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL

This job does not require travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is open to remote work.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

22.31 - $40.16 / hour

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