Tasks:
? Prepare and maintain the company payroll including the annual tax filings and year end process.? Ensure the payroll practices are compliant with all relevant legislation and government regulations in Canada
? Ensure accuracy and adherence to payroll policies, procedures in compliance with collective agreement where applicable
? Provide coaching and guidance to the Payroll Administrators in Quebec and British Columbia
? Assist HR department in the evaluation, application and renewal of benefits program
? Responsible for System Administration
? Develop standards and guidelines for continuous improvement of the payroll processing operations and manage the implementation of enhancements and updates, etc
? Keep up to date on laws, regulations and techniques to identify enhancements and solutions to payroll processing operations
? Collaborate with finance department in reconciling and balancing payroll related general ledger accounts and investigating variances
? Direct the preparation and filing of required reports and/or payments to government agencies and other organizations
? A minimum of 5 years payroll experience including year-end
? Experience with ADPsystems is preferred
? Canadian Payroll Association certificate is preferred
? Familiar with current payroll legislation, regulations and employment standards across Canada
? Bilingual
? Proven leadership skills
? Ability to work with minimum supervision
? Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
? Strong verbal and written communications skills
? Excellent attention to detail
? Excellent Microsoft Excel skills