Payroll Specialist – Temporary Full-Time (12 Months)

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

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Air Canada Vacations is looking for a talented and dedicated Payroll Specialist to join their exciting and continually growing team. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, administration, and processing of both hourly and salaried bi-weekly payroll. The specialist will oversee audit and control activities for each payroll cycle, including reconciliations and timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments. They will be responsible for completing a full year payroll cycle, year-end processes, tax forms, and government summaries, as well as reconciling all remittances and PIER deficiencies. The role also involves producing payroll, benefits, pension, and other third-party reporting and payment requests, providing payroll reporting as needed (e.g., GL, WCB), and ensuring compliance with provincial laws and regulations. Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will provide guidance and information on payroll matters, assist external auditors, and support the review, development, and documentation of payroll policies, procedures, and controls. Continuous improvement initiatives, implementing process changes, and system enhancements are also part of the role. The specialist will respond to employee payroll inquiries and Service Canada requests, while maintaining confidential information according to legal and ethical standards. Other related duties as assigned will also be performed.

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.