Technician, Payroll (21 months contract)

Job Summary

As a team member of the payroll department, the payroll technician participates in all activities related to payroll processing according to established deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

•    Verify and analyze all payroll changes. Request additional information from managers, employees or HR, if necessary;
•    Process salary increases and bonus payments;
•    Calculate and process special payments, notices or other payments;
•    Manage support payments, garnishments and follow up on various files;
•    Validate data to ensure accurate system entries;
•    Transfer timesheet data and make the necessary corrections;
•    Perform a variety of analyzes and produce various reports;
•    Process payroll for a high volume of employees;
•    In case of overpayments, communicate with employees to negotiate and recommend a repayment plan;
•    Calculate remittances of source deductions, support payments and garnishees;
•    Issue Records of Employment;
•    Respond to questions and requests from employees, HR advisors and managers;
•    Analyze and solve customer problems and coordinate their resolution;
•    Complete requests for information;
•    Actively participate in the improvement of processes and the related documentation.

Job Requirements

•    High school diploma;
•    A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience;
•    Hold a CPA certification (NPI);
•    Knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll and Kronos (an asset);
•    Ability to detect, analyze and find relevant solutions to problems encountered;
•    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
•    Keen eye for detail, thoroughness and customer service oriented;
•    Ability to work in a team;
•    Great respect for confidentiality;
•    Good knowledge of Canadian payroll processing practices and laws;
•    Good knowledge of Excel and computer savvy.