Payroll Administrator

POSITION:                  Payroll Administrator

REPORTING TO:        Payroll Supervisor

STATUS:                      Full-Time

LOCATION:                 Toronto, ON  

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Payroll Administrator assist with, and support, US and Canadian payroll and, when required, assist with project-related financial reporting.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately enter, process and balance bi-weekly &/or semi-monthly payroll;
• Process payroll information including, but not limited to, new hires, promotions/demotions, adjustments, salary increases, LOA and terminations;
• Full cycle payroll, year-end & Workers Compensation reporting;
• Distribute pay statements, ROEs and forms, as required;
• Maintain employee payroll inquiry inbox – address and resolve all inquiries in a timely and professional manner; 
• Serve as backup to Payroll Supervisor during vacation/absences;
• Provide support for project work and other duties, as required.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: 

• Solid working knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce HCM; 
• General understanding of full cycle accounting processes and requirements as they relate to Payroll;
• Strong time management and organizational skills and a consummate multi-tasker;
• Tech-savvy - quick to learn new software/systems related to accounting/payroll;
• Ability to work under tight timelines and meet deadlines consistently;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Professional work ethic and strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken);
• A high sense of ownership, responsibility, sense of urgency, confidentiality, professionalism and data integrity; 
• Genuine passion for teamwork and collaboration;
• Fun, energetic with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and an insatiable desire to learn.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 2-4 years’ direct, progressive Payroll experience (Canadian & USA) in a medium sized company (salaried, hourly, hourly with commission);  
• Completed University degree or College diploma in Payroll, Commerce, Finance and/or Accounting;
• PCP (Canadian Payroll Association) in progress or completed;
• Experience working with Salesforce a definite asset;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel for v-lookups, macros, pivot tables, etc.) and other Windows applications;
• Previous A/R or A/P experience an asset;
• Experience updating processes and maintaining policies;
• Flexibility of hours to accommodate business needs (i.e. month end, year end, etc.)

We appreciate all interest for this role.  Please note that, due to volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   Relocation is not offered - local candidates only, please.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we're committed to providing an accessible recruitment process.   Accommodations are available, upon request, for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.  Reference checks and a criminal background check are the mandatory conditions of employment.  Recruitment agencies not required.