Payroll Supervisor

Distro

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Supervisor Position supervises our team of Sr. Payroll Specialists, Payroll Specialists, Payroll Assistants and Payroll Associates in the organization's client payroll function.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience, skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs) required.
Experience handling/managing multi-Canadian provincial payrolls, payroll systems, and processing Canadian payroll.
5-7 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in the payroll services or similar industry.
Bilingual - Proficient in French and English.
Self-motivated, professional capable of working with minimal supervision, ability to reflect and be accountable.
Capable of working under pressure and meeting concrete deadlines.
Must have strong organizational skills, be able to prioritize and quickly switch between projects and priorities.
Ability to work effectively with internal departments.
Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt message for audience.
Proficient to strong skills in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Proven ability to make proper judgment calls when presented by a situation/problem.

Responsibilities

Provides day to day operational leadership within the department.
Responsible for performance reviews, PTO approval, timecard approvals, coaching employees, second escalation, review and recommend improvements to existing procedures.
Ensure that all payrolls are completed as scheduled and help the team where needed.
Monitors the work of a team of payroll associates and specialists that input payroll data and prepare payroll checks.
Inputs changes to personnel information or tax law and overtime or bonus payments or calculations.
Assists in the preparation and distribution of payroll-related summaries.
Develop best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy of payroll processes.
Review and recommend improvements to existing payroll procedures.
Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately.
Assist in payroll calculations, deductions, insurance coverage, wage garnishments and tax filings.
Prepare client/ wage summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, retirement savings and benefits.
Work with other departments to process current year and prior year voids.
Address payroll related queries and requests.
Analyze payroll problems and provide appropriate resolutions.
Follow and enforce federal, provincial and local laws.
Participate in hiring process, performance reviews and progressive discipline.
Prepare and lead department meetings.