Payroll Clerk

A **Payroll Clerk** is responsible for managing and processing employee payroll, ensuring that employees are paid correctly and on time. The role typically involves a range of administrative tasks, including calculating wages, handling tax deductions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with CCQ and CNESST policies.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Process Payroll**:

- Calculate and process employee wages, salaries, and bonuses.
- Ensure correct deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and other withholdings.
- Prepare and issue paychecks or direct deposits to employees.
- **Maintain Payroll Records**:

- Keep accurate records of hours worked, overtime, vacation time, sick leave, and other paid time off.
- Update employee information, including salary changes, new hires, and terminations.
- Ensure that all payroll-related data is accurate and up to date.
- **Respond to Employee Inquiries**:

- Address employee questions or concerns about pay, deductions, or other payroll-related issues.
- Provide employees with information regarding their pay slips, benefits, and tax-related matters.
- **Generate Reports**:

- Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting departments, such as tax filings, compensation summaries, and other financial documents.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and assist in audits.
- **Benefits Administration**:

- Coordinate with HR and benefits administrators to ensure accurate deductions for health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
- Manage employee benefits enrollment and updates.
- **Confidentiality**:

- Ensure that all payroll information is handled with confidentiality and in accordance with privacy regulations.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- **Attention to Detail**: Accuracy is crucial when processing payroll and managing employee records.
- **Organizational Skills**: Ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines and keep accurate records.
- **Communication Skills**: Ability to effectively communicate with employees regarding payroll issues.
- **Compliance Knowledge**: Understanding of tax laws, labor laws, and other regulations governing payroll and employee compensation.

**Education and Experience**:

- **Education**: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some positions may require an associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- **Experience**: Prior experience in payroll processing or accounting is often preferred, although entry-level positions may be available for those with relevant skills or internships.

Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-22