Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago


Oakville ON, Canada EPITEC Full time

Position Description:

This position is responsible for processing semi-monthly payrolls for union and/or non-union salary employees and providing payroll customer service to employees of the company. The position prepares payroll transactions and audits data to ensure accurate and timely disbursement of salaries and deductions.

This position is a HYBRID role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process a variety of weekly, semi-monthly and monthly paperless payrolls using Dayforce
  • Ensure timely and accurate payroll is prepared and delivered
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
  • Check all deductions and remittances are completed accurately including but not limited to; garnishment, CPP and EI contributions, income tax deductions, insurance, benefit deductions, taxes, RRSP deductions, union dues, etc.
  • Process third party and special payments
  • Generate ROEs and amend the ROEs if applicable
  • Maintain records and process payroll for international service employees
  • Act as back up for hourly and temp payroll as required
  • Ensure payroll is compliant with federal and provincial tax regulations
  • Collaborate with colleagues, third parties and other departments to achieve desired business results
  • Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and leads change
  • Ensure compliance with internal control requirements
  • Provide communication to employees regarding payroll policies and procedures, updates and deadlines
  • Research irregularities on audit reports, recommend necessary corrections and monitor that the corrections are made
  • Serve as first point of contact for functionality-based problems/issues as it relates to PeopleSoft payroll and Dayforce Partner with Payroll users to identify opportunities to create more effective and efficient processes
  • Prepare special payments for severance and terminations including calculating final deductions and remittances from payments

Skills Required:

  • Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple projects
  • Highly developed computer and Microsoft Excel skills
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to process detailed information accurately and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and provide sound judgement and recommendations
  • Ability to work autonomously, managing time and priorities
  • Flexibility and can-do attitude S
  • trong organizational skills

Skills Preferred:

  • Experience with Ceridian Dayforce application
  • Familiarity with Oracle HCM application

Experience Required:

  • 3-5 years payroll experience
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll provider

Experience Preferred:

  • 0

Education Required:

  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification


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