Payroll Administrator

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking a payroll professional to support daily payroll activities and ensure compliance with policies and legislation. The role involves preparing payrolls, handling inquiries, and assisting with audits in a challenging environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong communication skills and relevant experience in payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of work experience in payroll processing.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or in progress.
• Experience with high-volume environment and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Canadian and U.S. payrolls.
• Calculate pay adjustments and process payroll transactions.
• Ensure payroll compliance with legislation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Tools

Google products

Microsoft Office

Avanti Software

Job description

Job Summary

Support the day to day activities of the payroll department and ensure that payroll processes and procedures are efficient and conducted in accordance with relevant policies, laws, and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Canadian and U.S. payrolls
• Calculate and process pay adjustments, salary changes and other payroll related payments
• Accurately process payroll transactions, including status changes, terminations, timesheets, banking information, etc.
• Prepare and edit payroll audit reports prior to auditing and transmission
• Ensure payroll legislation compliance (CLC and various US states)
• Prepare ROEs and respond to all government related inquiries
• Assist with quarterly and year-end activities including, audits, file reconciliation, adjustments and tax slip distribution
• Maintain records on vacation, sick leave, etc.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a prompt and professional manner
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of work experience in payroll processing
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or in progress
• Avanti Software experience an asset
• Detail oriented and a proven self-starter
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask in a high volume environment
• Able to work autonomously while possessing strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, experience using Google and/or Microsoft Office products

Location

Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street) #LI-Hybrid

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.