payroll administrator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• General office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Prepare monthly statements
• Complete and submit documentations for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
• Compile statistics and reports
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Maintain payroll
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems
• Prepare T4 statements and other statements
• Perform data entry
• Prepare payroll

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Workday
• MS Excel
• Accounting software

Area of specialization

• Payroll services

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program