Assistant Payroll Manager

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Payroll Manager in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will be expected to guide, mentor, and support a team of payroll administrators, manage full-cycle biweekly payroll processing, and ensure compliance with payroll laws and best practices. This role is a key part of our operations and requires a high level of attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities :

• Direct and motivate a team of payroll administrators to ensure efficient operations
• Oversee the process of auditing and balancing payroll data before processing
• Manage and maintain the time & attendance tracking system
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and other payroll reports as required
• Address and resolve payroll inquiries from various operational sites in a timely manner
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Be accountable for the overall quality of payroll work, including some accounting functions
• Utilize ADP - Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode, and Crystal Reports for efficient payroll processing
• Perform additional payroll duties as assigned
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll management or similar role
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now
• Knowledge of ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode
• Proficient in using Crystal Reports
• Strong understanding of Accounting Functions
• Proven experience in Auditing
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field is preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.

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