Payroll Clerk

**About us**

Heritage Cannabis is a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced company. Our goal is to become a global leader in medical and recreational cannabis.

Our work environment includes:

- Flexible working hours
- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities

**Company description**

At Heritage Cannabis we formulate, extract, package, and deliver one of Canada’s most diverse and pure medical/recreational cannabis product assortments. We are positioned to capture the expanding cannabis market as more of the world opens to the cannabis market through the legalization of recreational cannabis. It is our work to ensure that the best technology is available to all our brands so that they are fully equipped to reach a global audience.

With revenue being driven in both Canada, the US, and other international markets, we are poised to become a global leader in cannabis.

**Our Story is Shaped by the People We Help**

Hearing the stories of people affected by cannabis was our primary motivator for extracting cannabis into its purest form. Our motivation has grown to becoming a leader in extract-based products for any consumer.

Your stories have changed cannabis into what it is today - our job is to help write the story of tomorrow.

**What we offer**:

- Meaningful work where you’ll make a difference in peoples’ lives
- Supportive and collaborative work environments
- Competitive compensation packages (full benefits, RRSP, bonuses)
- Opportunities for professional growth

**Facility**:Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp East
**Location**:Fort Erie, ON
**Type**:Full-time or Part-time
**Start Date**:Immediate
**Start Wage**:Competitive, commensurable with experience
**Reports To**:Controller

**Summary**

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for assisting in multiple financial activities relating to company HR, payroll and benefits functions. This includes timely and accurate reporting of HR and payroll data for the company employees. Other responsibilities include overseeing the administration of Benefits for all new and existing employees.

**Core Competencies**
- Customer Focus
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Energy & Stress
- Teamwork
- Quality Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Confidentiality
- Analytical
- Computer Skills
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity

**Job Duties**
- Payroll and Benefits
- Administration of full payroll for all company employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy.
- Prepare and audit all reporting for payroll;
- Ensure that all salaries are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees, contractors, and other parties.
- Prepare records of employment.
- Assist in the administration of employee programs (e.g. health benefits)
- Issue ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Take and handle all inquiries arising from questions about payroll and benefits.
- Implement and enter salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and so on in accordance with instructions given into the payroll system.
- Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Maintain records for pension and life assurance contributions made by employees; liaise with service providers to ensure funds are transferred as appropriate. (if applicable)
- Track and monitor holiday and attendance records for business units.
- Ensure pay and personnel records are accurate and up to date.
- Administer enrolments, changes, and terminations.
- Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
- Answer all employee questions regarding payroll.
- Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
- Recommend new policies and procedures to effect company improvements and organizational efficiencies.
- Conduct audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommends corrective action.
- Assist with processing of terminations, ROE's and other records.
- Make photocopies, fax documents and perform other clerical functions.
- File papers and documents into appropriate employee files.
- Assist on and prepare correspondence.
- Assist with the preparation of the performance review process.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, internal controls, and management.
- Knowledge of ADP payroll and HRIS system an asset.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
- Experience in managing the processing of salaries, and other forms of compensation.
- Knowledge of health benefits programs, sick pay, and so on.
- Ability to prepare ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Effectiv