Payroll Specialist

Allegis Group•Mississauga, ON

3d•CA$48,000 - CA$69,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist acts as the main resource for payroll administration and support. Responsibilities will include preparing and auditing our weekly payroll, calculating special payments and liaising with employees in our branch offices across Canada. This role requires in-office presence at least 4 days per week.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in Payroll processing required.
Outstanding customer service skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Action oriented and able to prioritize while handling multiple tasks
Ability to work in a fast paced, service-oriented environment
Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of data
Skilled in Microsoft office products including Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or degree strongly preferred.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), preferred.
Bilingualism (French) is beneficial

Responsibilities

Produce paycheques accurately and in a timely manner using PeopleSoft
Enter and/or audit personnel changes (hires, terminations, promotions, transfers etc)
Process special payments, employee time off, tax updates, banking updates etc
Create and manage off-cycle payments – bonuses, pay adjustments, retro payments
Complete additional processes as needed – garnishments, final paycheques, expatriate payments
Resolve discrepancies on employees' wages and taxes
Review and update changes based on audit reports from PeopleSoft
Monitor and resolve employee payment issues with banking institution
Participate in year-end processes
Communicate policies and procedures to personnel and field offices on payroll issues
Process payments to governmental tax agencies and other vendors
Assist benefits team with benefits related items as required
Maintain knowledge of payroll related provincial laws across Canada
Develop value added procedures for departmental improvements and special projects
Other duties as assigned and required by the business’ needs

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid Short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)