Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Are you results driven, self motivated and a customer focused? Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, you will process the bi-weekly payroll and various payroll related documents. You will also prepare and input payroll calculations using applicable legislation, company policies and the collective agreement.

If you are an energetic and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast paced and high-volume environment, then this is the role for you!

About the Role

• Process bi-weekly payroll and various payroll related documents for hourly and salary employees, reconcile and adjust employee payroll results by entering payroll inputs if required.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, the collective agreement, company policy and procedures.
• Check various payroll pre-processing reports prior to the pay close to ensure accuracy of all information, following up on discrepancies prior to close.
• Work closely with AskHR, Total Rewards and managers to ensure accuracy and completeness of information to be entered into Workday.
• Manage and prioritize work to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and all deadlines are met.
• Monitor and recommend process improvement initiatives to increases effectiveness and productivity of department.
• Process garnishments and ROEs ensuring compliance.

About You

• Knowledge of Workday or other similar payroll/HR systems
• Requires expertise in payroll/benefits as well as progressive, in-depth and current experience within a high-volume payroll environment
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of collective agreements, payroll legislation, and payroll procedures
• Basic accounting knowledge needed to perform payroll functions.
• Sound judgement, excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are vital.
• Must demonstrate an ability to exercise initiative and function well in a tight deadline, multi-tasked environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, client service, collaboration, communication, organization and time management skills.
• Prioritize work, manage time effectively and work well under pressure is essential.
• Work independently and be a team player.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Word and Outlook is required.

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