Payroll Specialist

• Processes payrolls for union and non-union employees according to established schedules.
• Reviews applicable collective agreements and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements and schedules for various collective agreements representing unionized team members across the company.
• Reviews applicable policies and documentations and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements for non-unionized team members.
• Responsible for accurate processing of all payroll elements including but not limited to employee pay, payroll deductions and remittances.
• Performs calculations for items including but not limited to payroll deductions and remittances.
• Conducts audit of payroll records to ensure integrity and compliance with all requirements.
• Assists in the identification and implementation of payroll process and systems enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• College diploma with 3-5 years' of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian Payroll rules and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to administer a process according to established procedures and requirements.
• Ability to identify, investigate and resolve payroll related issues.
• Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient with payroll systems preferably Ceridian along with ability to learn new applications quickly. Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook.
• Demonstrated language proficiency (both verbal and written) in English and French.
• Knowledge of US Payroll rules and regulations an asset.

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification from Canadian Payroll Association (asset)

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