Payroll Manager

If you are a Payroll Manager and the above description describes you and your experience well, this may be a great role for you to consider!

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate processing
and transmission of payroll for multiple locations. Payroll currently includes semimonthly, bi-weekly and weekly
payroll for hourly and salary employees and variable compensation programs. In addition to the preparation,
collection and review of payroll, responsibilities also include various reporting requirements.

Advantages
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus
- Health and Dental program
- RRSP match program
- Continuing education
- A flexible working model

Responsibilities
• Responsible for preparing, collection and verifying a semi-monthly payroll for all salaried employees in accordance with applicable provincial and federal legislation (employee full life cycle).
• Calculating and processing of gross to net payroll, taxable benefits, retroactive pay, vacation pay, overtime, severance, bonuses, shift differential and deductions such as garnishments, pension, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating and verifying weekly/bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union employees in NS, BC, ON, and one USA location.
• Process the General Ledger transfers for all payrolls.
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual calculation, remittance and reconciliation for all provincial Employer tax, CPP, EI WCB, and EHT accounts; Garnishments; Union dues; Donations; staff funds etc.
• Various monthly reports, journal entries, and Pension files prepared and submitted to internal and external
• Preparation of annual pension data return for defined benefit plan members.
• Various reports requiring various levels of data analysis; understanding of system setup in order to capture correct data.
• Administration and maintenance of all modules in payroll system
• Manage security access for all users.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of payroll processing for multi provincial payrolls in a large organization with union experience.
• Experience and knowledge in processing USA payrolls is an asset.
• Working towards or completion of your Payroll Designation PCP or CPM is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, and spreadsheet/database (MS Excel) is required.
• Working knowledge of industry payroll systems such as Avanti or ADP is preferred
• Executes with accuracy and timely in turning around data entry with minimal errors through a strong attention to
detail and good organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Maturity to understand and respect the sensitivity and confidentiality of payroll matters.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, provincial and federal employment legislation for Canada.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong Analytical skills in both data and system analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.


Summary
If you meet these qualifications and are excited at the idea of partnering with a growing, and dynamic organization then please reach out and apply and/or email directly to halifax.staffing@randstad.ca

Please also feel free to share this within your network as well, we welcome referrals!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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