payroll administrator

Government of Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Burlington, Canada, is seeking a candidate to handle payroll calculations and benefits administration. The role requires strong skills in MS Excel and excellent communication abilities. Candidates should have at least 7 months of relevant experience and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. This position is on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems.
• Prepare and balance period-end reports.
• Inform employees about payroll matters.
• Maintain records of employee attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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