Remote Temporary Payroll Associate

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is a Fortune 500 company with over 800 locations and more than 40,000 employees across the US and Canada. For nearly 100 years, Ryder has provided customers with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions. This is a full-time, temporary position for a 3-month assignment, requiring flexibility for extended hours on Tuesdays. The role is remote and based in Canada, with a wage of $55,000 - $65,000 based on experience. The primary responsibility is to compile and audit employee time and payroll data for weekly payroll cycles, and to provide timely responses to payroll-related queries. The position involves processing weekly payrolls, balancing and reconciling imported payroll data, verifying accuracy and compliance of payroll data, communicating discrepancies, adhering to internal payroll controls and audit processes, and assisting managers, employees, HR, and locations with payroll inquiries. The role also includes performing payroll output processes, assisting with special projects, and backing up other payroll cycles as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong multitasking abilities, problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with French being a preferred asset. A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at an intermediate level and strong knowledge of payroll practices at an intermediate level are required. Working knowledge of Workday at a beginner level is preferred.

Requirements

Must be based in Canada and experience supporting Canadian payroll operations required.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook. intermediate required.
Strong knowledge of payroll practices intermediate required.
One (1) year or more with payroll working knowledge required.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in French written and verbal communication skills (preferred).
Working knowledge of Workday beginner preferred.
One (1) year or more in payroll processing for 1000+ employees preferred.
0 to One (1) year with multi-provincial payroll preferred.
0 to One (1) year in Workday environment preferred.
Vocational/Professional diploma preferred in accounting related studies.
Vocational/Professional diploma preferred in Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification via Canadian Payroll Association.

Responsibilities

Compile and audit employee time and payroll data for weekly payroll cycles.
Provide timely payroll related query responses.
Process weekly payrolls.
Balance and reconcile weekly imported payroll to Audit Log, ensure no duplications.
Verify received payroll data for accuracy and compliance utilizing system reports for audits; communicate with managers of any discrepancies which needs further clarification, adjustment, or approval.
Ensure internal payroll controls are adhered to - this includes, but is not limited to adhering to Ryder Internal Audit processes; where applicable, validating that overtime is being calculated properly; reviewing audit reports, researching high overtime hours and reviewing vacation payments.
Assist managers, employees, HR and locations with inquiries related to payroll.
Perform payroll output processes for weekly cycles, including Record of Employments and Notices of Separation.
Assist with special projects and backup for the other payroll cycles, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.