Payroll Specialist | 12-Month Contract

Vacances Air Canada Vacations / Air Canada Rouge•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Air Canada Vacations is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 12-month contract position within the Human Resources department in Montreal. The company specializes in vacation packages, tours, cruises, and more, aiming to make travel easy and help Canadians create unforgettable memories. They are looking for innovative and dedicated professionals passionate about travel to join their growing team.

Requirements

Bilingual (French and English)
Minimum of 5 years of similar work experience
Well versed in Canadian payroll legislation
Experience using payroll service providers, such as Dayforce/Ceridian
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and custom reports
Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take proactive initiative in troubleshooting and improving payroll processes
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, multi-tasking priorities
Ability to develop productive relationships, willingness to collaborate and support others to complete payroll tasks and requests

Nice To Haves

Payroll designations such as Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certifications an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely and accurate preparation, administration and processing of both hourly and salaried bi-weekly payroll
Oversee the audit and control activities for each payroll cycle including reconciliations and timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments.
Able to complete a full year payroll cycle, year-end, tax forms and government summaries
Reconcile all remittances and PIER deficiencies
Produce payroll, benefits, pension and other third-party reporting and payment requests
Provide payroll reporting as needed, such GL, WCB, etc
Ensure compliance with provincial laws and regulations
Provide guidance and information on payroll matters
Provide assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate payroll records
Assists in the review, development and documentation of payroll policies, procedures and controls;
Support continuous improvement initiatives, implementing changes to processes and system enhancements.
Respond to employee payroll enquiries and Service Canada
Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
Performs other related duties as assigned.