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Payroll Technician
- Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
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Founded in 2001, Fed Finance specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment for the accounting and finance professions. Our team of experienced consultants is dedicated to understanding your unique career aspirations and providing personalized support throughout your job search. We pride ourselves on our industry expertise, extensive network, and commitment to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. At Fed Finance, we believe in fostering long-term relationships and helping individuals achieve their career goals in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
About The Role
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Technician to join a reputable public-sector organization located in Laval. In this role, you will be responsible for managing comprehensive payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll services. Your expertise will support the organization’s financial operations by handling complex payroll calculations, validating data, and generating essential reports. You will work closely with HR and finance teams to ensure that employee compensation, benefits, and deductions are processed accurately and efficiently. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to contribute to a meaningful public service organization while advancing their payroll expertise.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a DEC in administration, accounting, management, or a related field. Relevant experience in payroll processing is essential, along with a solid understanding of payroll rules and standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required to manage large datasets and perform detailed analysis. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy in data handling. Confidentiality and discretion are paramount, as the role involves sensitive employee information. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders are also necessary. Familiarity with COBA HR/Payroll software is considered an asset, enhancing your ability to adapt quickly to our systems and processes.
Responsibilities
- Handle general payroll processing tasks, including validation and validation of payroll data to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare and analyze payroll-related data, such as vacation accruals, retroactive adjustments, and employee terminations.
- Perform calculations related to payroll deductions, pension contributions, and other statutory requirements.
- Generate employment records, tax forms, and various payroll reports essential for compliance and record-keeping.
- Monitor and manage the budget allocated for compensation and benefits programs.
- Analyze financial data related to payroll to identify discrepancies and make recommendations for improvements.
- Conduct checks and validations to uphold data integrity and prevent errors.
- Participate in process improvements to enhance payroll systems and workflows.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, compensation, and benefits, providing accurate information and performing simulations as needed.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams on year-end payroll operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth processing and compliance.
Joining our organization as a Payroll Technician offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. You will enjoy a standard 35-hour workweek, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The role includes two days of remote work per week, providing flexibility and convenience. Our benefits package also features a defined-benefit pension plan to secure your retirement future, along with group insurance coverage for health, dental, and vision needs. Additionally, employees have free access to sports facilities, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
Equal Opportunity
Fed Finance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and supports our mission of connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
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Responsibilities
Process payroll and validate data, calculate deductions and pension contributions, prepare employment records and tax forms, and generate payroll reports. Analyze payroll and compensation data, respond to employee inquiries, support year-end operations, and collaborate with HR and finance on compliance and process improvements.
Requirements
A DEC in administration, accounting, management, or a related field and relevant payroll processing experience are required, along with a solid understanding of payroll rules and standards. Candidates need proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, strong analytical and communication skills, accuracy, discretion, and the ability to collaborate; familiarity with COBA HR/Payroll software is an asset.
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Calculations
- Payroll Data Validation
- Payroll Compliance
- Payroll Reporting
- Payroll Deductions
- Pension Contributions
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Data Analysis
- Budget Monitoring
- Data Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Employee Communication
- Process Improvement
Benefits
- 35-Hour Workweek
- Two Remote Workdays Per Week
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan
- Group Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Free Access to Sports Facilities
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Rules
- Payroll Standards
- Payroll Calculations
- Payroll Data Validation
- Payroll Deductions
- Pension Contributions
- Statutory Requirements
- Vacation Accruals
- Retroactive Adjustments
- Employee Terminations
- Employment Records
- Tax Forms
- Payroll Reports
- Compensation and Benefits
- Budget Monitoring
- Financial Data Analysis
- Data Integrity
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- COBA HR/Payroll
- Year-End Payroll
- Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Human Resources
- Finance