Payroll Specialist

Join Our Clients Team as a Payroll Specialist

Trevor Frances Recruitment, representing one of our esteemed clients, is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to take the reins of payroll processing in Canada and the US. This challenging yet rewarding role encompasses the entire payroll cycle, participation in year-end activities, garnishment management, and meticulous payroll journal entries.

Responsibilities:

+ Execute the meticulous preparation and processing of assigned Canada and US payrolls, spanning weekly and bi-weekly cycles for both hourly and salaried employees across union and non-union environments.

+ Display expertise in garnishment processing, incentive payouts, deferred incentive payments, stock options, hypo tax, shadow payroll reporting, and pension payrolls.

+ Conduct precise balancing of assigned payrolls in accordance with year-end calendars, and contribute to audits of other payrolls as needed.

+ Skillfully set up initial garnishments and reconcile 3rd party remittances within defined due dates.

+ Uphold the accuracy and currency of payroll records.

+ Lead the charge in year-end balancing, filing, and delivery of T4s and/or W2s, and execute year-end tax form amendments as required.

+ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in alignment with the needs of various internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and Statutory Reporting.

+ Generate payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts upon request.

General Responsibilities:

+ Provide robust support for inquiries in a manner that ensures employee satisfaction.

+ Contribute actively to systems implementations related to payroll by defining requirements, participating in the preparation of test plans, and documenting test results.

+ Document and maintain processing instructions (run books) and checklists for payroll processing.

+ Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

+ Showcase strong organizational skills, prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess:

+ 3 to 5 years of experience in processing large-scale (2500+ employee) US and Canada payrolls within a fast-paced environment.

+ Exposure to expatriate/commuter payroll is considered an asset.

+ Active PCP or FPC Designation or a demonstrated willingness to obtain the designation.

Other Requirements:

+ Proven planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining sensitive and highly confidential information.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and a superior track record of achieving high-quality results.

+ Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics, and data validation.

If you are ready to take on this pivotal role and meet the outlined qualifications, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our client's payroll success. Your journey awaits

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