Payroll Specialist - People & culture

Telus

  • Toronto, ON
  • $60,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
DescriptionAre you interested in creating the future of work?At TELUS, we're looking for bright people who like to innovate every day. As part of the People & Culture team, you should know that we're not your standard (traditional) HR. We embrace change and challenge the status quo and we have fun doing it. We're just as passionate about our team as we are about our customers and we're looking for people that radiate this passion.Here's what we believeWe are ONE team - there's no room for egos or blameEverything we do is tied to the business - our customersWe challenge the status quo - and when others think we're done, we make it betterWe live up to our commitments - to ourselves, our friends, family, peers, leaders and our customersOur success is all about how we do things - how we lead and think, proactively solve problems, deliver, communicate, and more!Position Overview:In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for North America payroll administration, delivering excellent support and impeccable customer service to approximately 5000 + employees. You will put your best foot forward by helping -Deliver superior team member experiences by providing payroll expertise and guidance to all of our stakeholdersBridge the gap between system and people by being the business process expert of the various HR tools we own and providing ongoing coaching to our payroll and benefit administratorsBring a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and implementing process improvementsEnsure the integrity of our overall data through audits, automation, and a relentless focus on safeguarding the quality of our workWhat you'll doReporting to the Manager of Global Payroll Operations and, you will bring your A-game by:Assisting the timely processing of all aspects of semi-monthly and weekly payroll in North America WorkDay & Ceridian Dayforce. This includes but is not limited to day to day processing, ROE prep, and responding to general ledger inquiries.Performing professional analysis of payroll related transactionsPrioritizing and responding to second tier employee inquiries in an effective manner within established SLA'sAssisting with year-end government filingsParticipating in peer audit/review of payrolls being processed by team members and collaboratively communicate issues as appropriateParticipating in special projects as requiredAssisting on other administrative duties as assignedQualificationsWhat you bringMinimum of 1 year payroll experience working on both federally and provincially regulated Canadian or US payrollsKnowledge of payroll related taxation rules/ lawsProficient with MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, with an intermediate to advanced level of experience with ExcelA high degree of comfort with technology, with a desire to learnExperience with payroll software, such as Ceridian Dayforce, (WorkDay would be considered an asset)Possess excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environmentExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of management within the organizationStrong analytical and problem solving skills dealing with regular and complex problemsSkilled at handling confidential information using tact and discretionDeadline driven, resilient and able to work well in both structured and unstructured environmentsGreat-to-havesPost-secondary education in Human Resources is an assetCPA/PCP/CPP/PLP/LAP designation would be an assetBilingual in English and French, both written and oral, is considered an assetSalary Range: $60,000-$90,000Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 10%Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:
  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …
Please note that the compensation shown in the job posting may be subject to change in 2025.A bit about usWe’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.People & Culture, Finance and Corporate AffairsAcross People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​We are honoured to be recognized82%
2023 engagement score140,000+
Team members worldwide12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate CitizensAccessibilityTELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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