Payroll Processing Specialist

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Processing Specialist is responsible for full cycle payroll processing for Salaried and Hourly Employees in Canada and US.

What You’ll Do Here :

• Salary Payroll Processing; On / Off Cycles (Hourly Back Up) Canadian and US
• Processing of Executive Compensation and ability to administer and validate Executive off cycles immediately upon request
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission, run audit reports, and perform validation to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Resolve payroll processing errors and systematic issues
• Process Terminations & ROE issuance
• Process Garnishment orders
• Process recalls, reversals and voids
• Process Year End adjustments and perform validations
• Maintain key control and audit documentation
• Develop process efficiencies and ongoing process improvements
• Document all payroll processing procedures
• Exception reporting and troubleshooting
• Balancing semi-monthly and weekly payrolls – month end & year end
• Second level escalation for payroll & time transactions
• Liaison with ADP when required
• Respond to internal inquiries from HR and Management and work closely with HCM’s regarding employee data and payroll results
• Work with Payroll Accounting Team on GL variances due to payroll processing
• Support Year End activities
• Registration of payroll tax accounts
• Support employees with paystub and access issues
• Manage gross-up and shadow payrolls
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other administrative tasks as assigned

What You Bring to the Team :

Reason for vacancy : New

Pay Range : $70,000 - $75,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.