Specialist, Payroll

Brookfield • Gatineau, QC

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Working as part of the HR Operations team, and reporting to the Director, Payroll, the Payroll Specialist will assist in processing and distributing payrolls for 1,200+ employees in 21 total pay groups across North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required; payroll certification is preferred;
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of Canadian payroll experience covering all aspects of payroll processing, with at least two (2) years in a comparably complex company required;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large number of payrolls while working under tight deadlines;
• Flexible and adaptable: willing and able to change priorities to meet team goals;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgment;
• Motivated problem solver with the ability to sort through issues to create and recommend improvements;
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships at all levels in the organization;
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information;
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Expert use of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required and experience working with Ultipro (HRIS) is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• payroll certification is preferred
• Working knowledge of US payroll preferred but not required;
• Experience working in a public and/or fast growth company;
• Understanding of collective agreement applications for payroll ;
• experience working with Ultipro (HRIS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently process payroll, which will require understanding, interpreting and applying tax laws and government regulations to payroll and benefit deductions, incentive compensation and retirement funding;
• Review payroll transactions for completeness and reasonability;
• Research and investigate payroll discrepancies;
• Prepare special payments, complex pay and payroll deduction calculations;
• Manage and maintain timely compliance for payroll, legal and tax reporting filings;
• Support and assist with payroll-related SOX procedures and internal audits, ensuring payroll processes are in line with controls;
• Respond to information requests and assist in the implementation of key initiatives impacting payroll, including acquisitions of new assets/employees;
• Stay abreast and aware of new laws and regulations regarding payroll related issues;
• Assist in identifying recurring issues, problematic trends, and in recommending changes in basic procedures.

Benefits

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, a health benefits program.
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees