Payroll Specialist

BGIS • Markham, ON

38d • $63,397 - $79,246

About The Position

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate
services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus
on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking
for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses.
Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across
30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.
Further information is available at www.bgis.com [http://www.bgis.com/]

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely processing of payroll for
both union and non-union team members.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of US Payroll rules and regulations an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification from Canadian Payroll Association (asset)

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees