Overview
We are currently looking to add a full-time Assistant Payroll Manager to our HR team. This exciting position is based out of our corporate Home Office in Toronto, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor and support a busy team of payroll administrators, demonstrating strong team-building and motivational skills
Audit and Balance payroll prior to processing
Complete full-cycle biweekly payroll processing for commission, salary and hourly employees (1500+ employees bi-weekly)
Maintain time & attendance tracking system
Issue ROEs and prepare payroll reports as requested
Respond to payroll inquiries from retail locations with urgency and be a solution provider
Be a competent collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator; working closely with retail locations and other areas within the organization
Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
Be accountable for the quality of work performed
Some accounting is required
Assist with other payroll duties, as assigned
Experience Required:
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing and payroll control plus 5+ years in Supervisory capacity
2-5 years of high volume retail and payroll experience (processing payroll for 500+ employees weekly)
Experience with multi-province ESA
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong Analytical, problem-solving and planning skills
Must have a roll-up-the-sleeve work ethic and be comfortable with rapid change
Knowledge of ADP, Kronos and Workforce Now (WFN) preferred
Knowledge of current provincial and federal employment rules and regulations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Skilled in preparing detailed reports, as well as evaluating and analyzing technical payroll activities
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation and analysis
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee personnel files
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills required
Must display a positive attitude, be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
Achievement-oriented; ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure, be flexible without sacrificing detail and adapt to changing priorities
Self-starter and team player with strong leadership skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to interpret, implement and adhere to organizational policies and procedures
Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of process improvement
Education:
Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, or related fields required.
Must have CPM or working towards
Bilingual French preferred
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