Payroll Administrator

**Payroll Administrator**

**Location**:Greater Toronto Area, ability to travel to various Hotels within the portfolio

**Silver Hotel Group** is currently looking for a hard-working team player to fill the position of **Payroll Administrator**. Reporting to the Director Finance and Operations, the Payroll Administrator will perform all payroll and benefits duties as required for a selection of hotels, at the corporate level in the Silver Hotel Group Portfolio.

**What We Offer**
- Work with like-minded team members who are passionate about their work and keep things fun, every day
- Working with a reputable brand and being part of Silver Hotel Group, a company committed to ensuring a culture of respect, appreciation, and fun (among other things of course)
- A fast-paced environment in an exciting industry, where you get the chance to meet people from all over the world. It’s a good place to be right now
- Education Reimbursement for you (and your children)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Annual Wellness Credit
- Team Member Referral Program
- Leadership Development
- Team Building Events
- Culture of Recognition Program
- Hotel Stay Discounts

**Key Responsibilities**

Reporting to the COO, the Executive Assistant will:

- Manage full-cycle processing of bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll data for our hotels.
- Input all new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments accurately into Payworks.
- Ensure precise data entry and promptly rectify any errors; detect and resolve payroll inconsistencies. Implement policies and procedures that would bring value to the hotel.
- Analyze data, propose solutions, and maintain focus on desired outcomes.
- Support the management of Pensions and Benefits, prioritizing exceptional colleague experience.
- Address inquiries from colleagues, Hotel Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders promptly and effectively.
- Serve as a payroll expert, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies, regulations, and agreements.
- Oversee Time and Attendance system for assigned regions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data.
- Ensure timely remittance of deductions and premiums to external agencies.
- Compile and submit statements, filings, and payments to relevant agencies and departments.
- RRSP/DPSP filing/uploading/balancing.
- Prepare employee earnings statements, detailing gross and net salaries and deductions.
- Process various payroll-related payments, including regular pay and benefits.
- Review and adjust payroll accounting transactions as required.
- Manage documentation for benefits administration, including pension plans and leaves.
- Prepare period-end reports and reconcile payrolls with general ledger.
- Complete YE reconciliation for EHT/WSIB, etc.
- Reconciling vacation pay/WSIB/EHT monthly.
- Provide payroll and benefit information and address employee inquiries.
- Contribute to the development or enhancement of payroll policies and procedures.
- Undertake additional duties and projects as assigned.
- Primarily a weekday schedule, with some occasional work required in the evenings and on weekends.
- Travel to the different hotel locations as needed and often working from various hotel locations.
- Significant time spent on computer keyboard.
- Regular communication with Hotel General Managers and Team Leads.
- Some lifting (up to 30 lbs), on occasion.
- Swift strategic thinking while under pressure to meet deadlines.

**What We are Looking for...**
- Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is preferred.
- PCP certification would be a definite asset
- In-depth understanding of relevant Canadian payroll legislation and regulations.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in payroll software programs; prior solution experience with Payworks is a definite asset.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in payroll management, preferably in a centralized organization model.
- Hospitality industry experience is preferred.
- Friendly and cooperative disposition and easily able to work cooperatively with team members.
- Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Exceptional analytical skills to prepare reports and to solve routine payroll problems.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required.

**About Us**

Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel investment, development, and management company. Our portfolio includes hotels in Canada and the U.S., and ranges from internationally branded full and select service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. At SHG, our culture is fundamental to our success. Each empowered team member strives to exhibit passion, creativity, and fun every day. Together, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by living our core values as our road map: Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, Recognition. As we continue to grow, our mantra “You Matter” resonates with our 600+ team membe