Payroll Specialist

Chartwell•Mississauga, ON

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About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for effectively and accurately processing complex biweekly payrolls in a high-volume payroll department. The incumbent will act as a resource to our residences and internal departments for payroll matters and ensures that the payroll policies and procedures are being followed and comply with internal and external audit requirements. At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Requirements

If the Education requirement is not met, a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience with solid Canadian payroll knowledge
A good understanding of union collective agreements
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel (eg. Knowledge of Pivot Tables and Vlookup)
Exceptional customer service orientation and discretion
Well-organized, detailed self-motivated, high energy, thrives in a high pressure environment and displays a sense of urgency
Committed, conscientious team player and individual contributor
Criminal Records Check

Nice To Haves

Experience using Fusion HCM (or other cloud payroll system) and ADP/PCPW experience is an asset
Payroll based accounting knowledge is an asset
CPA Certification (PCP) or in progress

Responsibilities

Processing the full cycle of multi-province, biweekly payrolls for salary and hourly employees in both union and non-union environments in an accurate and timely manner
Administer various payments such as but not limited to sick pay, retro pays, vacation pays
Respond to inquiries from internal departments and site management regarding payroll matters in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner
Review and applies relevant multiple union contracts ensuring all calculations in the payroll are correct
Process payments to third parties – garnishments, union dues, RRSP and pension payments ensuring that deductions are in accordance with provincial and federal legislations and according to union agreements and corporate policies
Ensure that monthly and year end regulatory filings are completed on a timely basis
Ensure that internal controls are complied with for all payroll processes
Special projects as assigned and other duties as appropriate and required
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Conducts duties in accordance with Chartwell policies and procedures, as well as government regulations, laws and policies.
Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self and other staff members. Promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
Maintains confidentiality of staff members’ personal information.