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Payroll Specialist / HR

Payroll Specialist / HR

Quantum Management Services Ltd.
26 days ago
Job type
  • Remote
Job description

Position : Payroll Specialist / HR

Location : Downtown Toronto within minutes to Union station

Schedule : Hybrid, 2 days a week in office

Job Type : Contract for approximately one year

Are you looking to be part of a great collaborative team, have challenging variety of work, and excellent work life balance?

Our client is recruiting for an HR and Payroll Specialist reporting to Director HR who will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing payroll and assist with HRIS implementation and support various HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to :

  • Manage all aspects of bi-weekly payroll administration, including data entry, deductions, and reconciliations while providing expertise in the interpretation of the administration and implementation of corporate policies affecting compensation and benefits.
  • Process all applicable employee payroll changes e.g. new hire, salary change, retro-pay, top-up, pay adjustments, termination pay, ROE, etc.
  • Ensure accurate and timely remittance of payroll taxes, benefits, and pension contributions.
  • Prepare and complete reports, journal entries, statements and summaries related to all payroll accounts including third-party related disbursements; reconciliation and issuance of summaries related to Income Tax Act, including year-end reconciliation and processing of T4 earnings, Employer Health Tax, T2200s, etc.
  • Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation and regulations and keep respective teams informed.
  • Respond to a range of payroll inquiries, including reviewing and actioning items sent to the payroll inbox and assisting employees with Online Self Service registration to the payroll system.
  • Review payroll output as per established procedures prior to finalizing and submitting the payroll, to ensure accuracy.
  • In conjunction with Finance and the external auditors, gather employee samples and reports needed to aid in the validation of the internal controls and data integrity.
  • Provide assistance on projects related to the development and implementation of payroll procedures, systems and practices.
  • Support the configuration and implementation of HRIS modules, data feeds, and ongoing improvements in the HRIS to align with organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Assist with other HR projects and programs.
  • Execute other duties as requires

Education and Experience :

  • An undergraduate diploma / degree in a field related to human resources management and or / payroll.
  • At least 2 years’ experience processing full cycle payroll.
  • Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or actively pursuing the designation is an asset.
  • An in-depth knowledge and understanding of compensation, payroll, pension and benefits practices, including non-cash compensation, group insurance plans, standard payroll principles / practices and legislative requirements.
  • Proficient with various computerized payroll systems including Ceridian Dayforce.
  • Analytical with proficiency in using Excel to perform a variety of manual payroll related calculations (e.g., maternity top-up, severances, pensions, retroactive payments).
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, within tight deadlines and to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a consistent high level of accuracy.
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Bilingual (French / English) is an asset.
  • Our client offers a great working environment. Please send your resume in Word format to Rona Geringer at [email protected].

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