Payroll Specialist

gategroup • Dorval, QC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is integral to the unit with responsibilities focused on payroll but includes other responsibilities in payroll and billing. Working with the Controller and Senior HR Manager, you will be the principal force processing payments and benefits and ensure payroll operations is compliant with federal and provincial policies as well as the collective bargaining agreement. Other responsibilities will include auditing billing as well as processing invoices in SAP and tracking that payments are made.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 3 years of payroll experience in a unionized environment
• Ability to plan & organize work schedules, establish workload priorities and perform assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills, interacts well with multiple departments as required
• Knowledge of employee tax setup based on live/work jurisdictions.
• Must be proficient with spreadsheets and database query skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Detail-oriented.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• Must have the ability to communicate and disclose data in an accurate manner
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management team and staff.
• Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• Experience with Ultimate Software (Workday) and Kronos is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Experience with Kronos is an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or is a PCP candidate working towards certification from the Canadian Payroll Association

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of biweekly payroll for union employees in Kronos
• Ensure and maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and government regulations
• Respond in a timely manner to payroll inquiries/requests
• Preparing CRA/pension/union dues payment requisitions and backup for head office
• Ensure adherence to vacation policies and track vacation earned/ taken for all employees
• Ensure correct processing for benefit suppliers
• Enter and update employee master files such as rate changes, terminations, retroactive payments, and new hires
• Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with collective agreement, federal and provincial legislation

Benefits

• gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law. Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED