Payroll Specialist

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position is part of the Payroll Specialists team and processes payroll within strict deadlines, in accordance with Federal, Provincial, Union agreements and Company regulations and policies.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Maintains employee personnel and payroll records in the HRIS system, Payroll system and personnel files, ensuring all information is current, accurate and compliant with all company policies and procedures
- Runs all aspects of a high-volume multi-provincial payroll efficiently and accurately, while adhering to strict schedules and deadlines
- Ensures all aspects of the Union agreements are adhered to as it pertains to payroll, including scheduled increases
- Issues electronic ROEs in accordance with Service Canada requirements
- Administers and coordinates payroll-related activities for selective Company benefits e.g. Company Car taxable benefits, Stock Options, gift cards.
- Partners with the regional human resources teams and managers
- Knowledge and understanding of Company general ledger accounting structure in JD Edwards system to facilitate processing of journal entries
- Responsible for preparing and requesting payments to meet company and government obligations
- Provide first-class customer service to all employees and other stake holders as it relates to payroll
- Analyze and reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts
- Ongoing testing as needed to ensure HRIS and Payroll system is compliant with Company, Federal and Provincial regulations
- Create/Analyze/Investigate/Action payroll reports
- Responsible for resolving payroll related problems
- Assists with year-end processing in all activities
- Looks for continuous improvement opportunities
- Acts as back-up for other payrolls/team members

**Qualifications**:

- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification from the CPA or working towards certification
- 3 - 5 years of strong Payroll knowledge and experience in a high-volume payroll function (multi-provincial and unionized environment considered an asset)
- Experience with in-house payroll/HRIS system (Ultipro/UKG, SAP and Kronos experience would be considered an asset)
- Basic accounting experience (preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts)
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Able to make decisions on your own and work independently(as well as with a team) with mínimal supervision
- Excellent problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines and flexible in changing priorities and assignments
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required
- Accurate data entry
- Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, reference checks, employment and may include education verification._
- Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs._
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L4W 0E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person