Senior Associate - Payroll (NAM)

Overall function:

Coordinate the day to day requirements for payroll processing, system configuration and reporting of payroll data.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll to employees across various regions.
• Process payroll administration, record of employments and monthly reporting.
• Monitor payroll inboxes and provide guidance on proper corrective action to achieve compliance with company policies and procedures
• Respond to enquiries from management and staff regarding payroll, vacation and sick time balances
• Collaborate with ADP on Time clock changes, time system inquiries and maintenance
• Customized reporting & importing mass batch files
• Maintenance of PTO (vacation and sick days) plans
• Pay Class set up and maintenance for time and attendance inquiries
• Administer GL Mapping and creating new earnings or deduction codes with ADP
• Preparation of monthly JE for payroll, monthly reports, accruals and WCB for all regions
• Maintain documentation of Payroll processes and procedures
• Filing and sort payroll documents with employee transactions
• Respond to enquiries from Finance regarding monthly salary variances and month end reporting
• Process year end T4 adjustments, tax slips and related filings for T4/T4A/RL1/T2200/WCB for payroll tax requirements for year-end reporting
Skills

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, an asset
• 1-2 years payroll processing experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a good listener
• Good organization skills and have the ability to multi-task and the ability to work independently
• Strong experience working with technology, Microsoft Excel required
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture
• Good judgement and decision making skills
• Knowledge of various legislation, such as the Income Tax Act and Employment Standards Act to ensure appropriate payments and deductions related to payroll
• Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet tight deadlines