Bilingual Payroll Specialist

2 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Giant Tiger Full time
Compensation Grade: Grade 3

Job Description:

Who We Are: We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

About The Role: As a Bilingual Payroll Specialist, you will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, monitor data integrity within Workday, and handle complex payroll adjustments. This role requires auditing employee changes, verifying payroll submissions, and implementing robust controls to guarantee accuracy. Candidates should have strong communication skills in both French and English, and proficiency in Excel, with experience in large organizations, Quebec Payroll and Workday as a plus.

Workplace Arrangements: This role is remote or hybrid from our Ottawa Walkley Road Office.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

Work Your Way Remote or Hybrid work arrangement

Annual Profit-Sharing Program

Store Discount

Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Parental Top Up Program

Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

Bursary Program for children of employees

Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria.

Bilingual Payroll Specialist - Accountabilities

Execute payroll information in order to complete the pay on time and accurately

Monitor information integrity within Workday

Process payments, pay corrections, retro, and historical adjustments

Audit employee changes - system terminations, leaves, and data changes

Verify payroll information submitted from multiple sources

Implement appropriate processes and controls (e.g. checks and balances) to ensure completeness and accuracy of all payroll related activities;

As and when required, perform manual calculations for leaves of absence, retro pay increments, temporary wage top-ups, benefits, and adjustments that impact employee pay;

Escalate discrepancies in salary, leave entitlements, and any other concern related to breach of Giant Tiger’s policies and legislation to the Payroll Group Manager; take corrective action in resolving system navigation problems and other payroll system-generated discrepancies

Back-up for Payroll Analysts for vacation coverage or leave coverage

Processing Family support and garnishment remittances; ensuring the amounts deducted are remitted

Bilingual Payroll Specialist - Knowledge and Skills

Fluency in English and French is required;

1+ years of experience in a payroll department;

Strong written and verbal communication skills;

Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel skills;

Ability to handle confidential, personal, and sensitive information appropriately.

Bilingual Payroll Specialist - Job Assets

Quebec payroll experience is a strong asset and should be highlighted;

Experience with Workday;

Experience in a large organization with multiple legal entities.

Job Requisition: JR123130

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you are interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

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