Payroll Administrator

**The Gateway to Your Future**

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an extremely organized professional with a keen eye to detail and accuracy, who will use their good judgment and analytical skills effectively to solve problems with tact and discretion, manage multiple demands and meet strict reporting deadlines. The Payroll Administrator ensures that all aspects of the payroll cycle are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the Company and government policies, terms and regulations.

With your teamwork abilities and technical knowledge, you will contribute to the Gateway’s ongoing success

**Key Responsibilities**
- Processes bi-weekly payroll including deciding the course of action, processing new hires, terminations, rate changes, garnishments, and other data relating to employee records and payroll processing.
- Sets up and maintains employee information in payroll and scheduling software and assists in ensuring the attendance system is up to date.
- Audits payroll to guarantee data entry accuracy and ensures that policies and procedures are followed. Reconciles timesheets and timecards and ensures accurate daily input.
- Monitors and processes appropriate forms for hourly employees, such as overtime, vacation, leave of absence, sick pay, bereavement pay, etc.
- Performs year-end payroll reconciliations (including T4, T4A).
- Processes employee termination documents in an appropriate manner to meet legislative timelines, calculates final pay and cancels benefits when required.
- Responds to inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Provides support and assistance with regard to administration and communication of benefit programs including disability claims.
- Liaises with the payroll provider (ADP/Ceridian)

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required**:

- Thorough knowledge of payroll theories, practices, legislation, resources and Employment Standards Act.
- Proven high level of Customer Service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Resourceful and proven analytical skills in order to determine the source of errors and appropriate corrective actions
- Proven ability to carry-out payroll procedures while exercising good judgment and tact, analysis and decision-making; able to work independently and take initiative
- Strong working knowledge of payroll and accounting processes, experience with hourly payroll desirable

**Experience, Training, Certification and Education (demonstrating requirements)**:

- 5+ years of payroll administration experience, or equivalent in education and experience
- Successful completion of Canadian Payroll Association PCP certification is an asset
- Experience working with time and attendance systems, Ceridian Dayforce preferred

**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**:

- Office environment
- Mostly sitting with some standing and walking
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands/or fingers
- Close visual acuity required to prepare and analyze data and figures and view computer screen

**Why Work With Us?**
Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 27 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it's like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

**We Provide**
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- Retirement savings plan
- Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
- Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
- Development and training opportunities

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