Payroll Administrator
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Position Summary
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried and hourly employees. This role administers all aspects of the payroll cycle, supports year-end payroll activities and statutory reporting requirements, maintains payroll records and reconciliations, and ensures compliance with applicable Canadian payroll legislation. The Payroll Administrator collaborates with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support payroll operations and deliver high-quality service
Qualifications
Please note: You do not need to meet all of the qualifications, skills, knowledge, or experience listed to apply for this position. We are not looking for the perfect candidate. We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who are passionate about learning, contributing, and growing with our organization!
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried and hourly employees. This role administers all aspects of the payroll cycle, supports year-end payroll activities and statutory reporting requirements, maintains payroll records and reconciliations, and ensures compliance with applicable Canadian payroll legislation. The Payroll Administrator collaborates with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support payroll operations and deliver high-quality service
Qualifications
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or currently working toward the certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Canadian payroll.
- Experience or knowledge of the complete payroll cycle for salaried and hourly employees, from employee setup through year-end.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll system.
- Basic knowledge of year-end production and filing requirements, including T4, T4A, T4A-NR, NR4, RL-1, and RL-2 slips and related summaries.
- Good accounting knowledge, including payroll journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Ability to research Canadian and U.S. employer and employee payroll requirements, as needed.
- Knowledge of monthly workers’ compensation reporting requirements in Ontario and British Columbia is an asset.
- Knowledge of year-end CNESST, Employer Health Tax (EHT), WCB Ontario, WorkSafeBC, and WorkplaceNL reporting is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of U.S. state payroll processing, including Form W-2 and Form 1099-MISC, is preferable.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, and the ability to use online resources effectively.
- Knowledge of JDE (PeopleSoft) HR and accounting systems, or comparable systems, is preferable.
- Team-oriented, reliable, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
Please note: You do not need to meet all of the qualifications, skills, knowledge, or experience listed to apply for this position. We are not looking for the perfect candidate. We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who are passionate about learning, contributing, and growing with our organization!
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Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and on time for salaried and hourly employees, administer the full payroll cycle, and maintain payroll records and reconciliations. Support year-end activities and statutory reporting, ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of Canadian payroll experience and a Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or progress toward it. Candidates should have experience with a complete payroll cycle and a payroll system such as ADP Workforce Now, along with accounting, reporting, Excel, and communication skills; knowledge of specified Canadian and U.S. payroll requirements is preferred or an asset.
Skills
- Canadian Payroll Processing
- Payroll Cycle Administration
- Year-End Payroll Reporting
- Payroll Compliance
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Payroll Journal Entries
- ADP Workforce Now
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Canadian Payroll Legislation
- Workers’ Compensation Reporting
- T4 and Related Tax Slips
- U.S. Payroll Processing
- JDE PeopleSoft
- Stakeholder Communication
- Deadline Management
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Payroll Administration
- Canadian Payroll
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner
- ADP Workforce Now
- Payroll Cycle
- Salaried Employees
- Hourly Employees
- Year-End Payroll
- Statutory Reporting
- T4
- T4A
- T4A-NR
- NR4
- RL-1
- RL-2
- Payroll Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Canadian Payroll Legislation
- U.S. Payroll
- Form W-2
- Form 1099-MISC
- Workers’ Compensation
- CNESST
- Employer Health Tax
- WorkSafeBC
- WorkplaceNL
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- JDE PeopleSoft
- Stakeholder Communication