Payroll Specialist

We have an exciting new role for a Part-Time Payroll Specialist in the Niagara Region!

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration and integrity of the organization's payroll systems, including the Time and Attendance System and Employee Information System (EIS). This role ensures accurate financial payroll data reporting and focuses heavily on audit, compliance, and support as it relates to collective agreements, Service policy, Canadian payroll, labour, and tax legislation. The specialist will actively work to improve associated processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Advantages
Unlimited Free Access to Udemy
Collaborative team environment
Easily accessible by public transit

Responsibilities
Administer and maintain the Time and Attendance System and Employee Information System (EIS), ensuring data accuracy and system functionality.
Ensure payroll processes are in full compliance with Canadian payroll, labour, and tax legislation, as well as Service policy and relevant collective agreements.
Process and manage payroll data, focusing on financial data integrity and accurate reporting.
Conduct internal audits of payroll records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries, providing support and guidance to employees and management.
Interpret and apply complex documents, including collective agreements and various pieces of legislation (e.g., Employment Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act).
Identify opportunities for, and implement, improvements to current payroll processes.

Qualifications
A minimum 3-year college diploma (e.g., business, bookkeeping, accounting, software) plus 2 years of relevant pre-job experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Family Responsibility and Enforcement Act, etc.
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret collective agreements.
Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
Experience with major payroll systems (e.g., PeopleSoft and Kronos is highly desirable).
Strong data entry and typing skills (40 wpm).

Summary
Apply now or send your profile directly to heather.francescut@randstad.ca to be considered today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.