Payroll Administrator

Repare is growing at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. We look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative and, above all, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer and improving patients’ lives.

**What You Will Do**

Reporting to the accounting and payroll manager, the payroll analyst is responsible for the payroll cycle and ensures the smooth operations of payroll calculations, processing and production of employee pay in an accurate and timely manner, while maintaining compliance with established payroll practices, company policies, applicable laws and standards, regulatory requirements and internal control procedures.
- Perform, process and reconcile bi-monthly payroll for Canadian and American employees in compliance with tax rules and company policies and procedures.
- Perform more complex payroll calculations such as leave calculations, vacation payouts, and others.
- Perform year-end processes such as tax statements (W2, T4, RL1) and year-end filings and reporting.
- Respond to payroll related inquiries and resolve concerns.
- Liaise with HR to ensure completeness of payroll information and resolve issues.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end audit process with the external auditors.
- Process general ledger payroll accounts including the preparation of supporting schedules, journal entries and reconciliations for payroll and payroll-related accruals.
- Analyze data related to compensation, such as salary and bonus variations period over period and vs budget.
- Prepare relevant periodic reports for circulation to department heads.
- Balance and prepare payments to various payroll-related suppliers.
- Propose and participate in the improvement of payroll processes and systems.
- Monitor changes and developments in legislation related to employee compensation (Income Tax Act, Employment Insurance Act, Labour Standards Act, etc.) and keep team abreast of changes.
- Assist in new jurisdiction registrations.
- Participate in adhoc projects as required.
- Promote employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and keeping information confidential.

**What You’ll Need**
- 5-8 years of strong payroll experience
- Dynamic and ability to work as a team
- High degree of discretion and tact in handling confidential matters
- Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
- Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required
- Previous experience working with a payroll system (preferably MassPay and NetHRIS and ADP)
- Payroll for over 100 employees experience highly desired
- Wide ranging experience with Excel formulas
- Expertise in American and multi-state payroll standards and requirements
- Expertise in Canadian and multi-provincial payroll standards and requirements
- Proficient knowledge of payroll taxes and taxable benefits
- Certified Payroll Professional designation favored
- Practical knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial acumen
- Knowledgeable about internal controls
- Capable of managing high volume multi-jurisdiction payroll

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and those that we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Stock options
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint-Laurent, QC