Payroll Administrator - 6 months

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing, provide technical guidance, and recommend system enhancements. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of payroll experience, advanced knowledge of Payroll and HRIS systems, and strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. This full-time position offers a pay range of $35 - $37 per hour, with potential bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Payroll and HRIS Systems.
• Intermediate accounting knowledge for journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll processing and verify transactions.
• Provide technical guidance on payroll and HRIS system.
• Recommend system modifications and improve processes.
• Prepare reports for internal and external customers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll Systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Overseeing day to day payroll processing. Verify transactions and calculations processed by Payroll Clerks.
• Provide technical guidance requiring application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures and policies with the Payroll and HRIS system.
• Recommend potential system modifications. Act as liaison between payroll and the system to ensure documentation of system functions, capabilities, and to facilitate the training of payroll staff. Continuously monitor, recommend, and implement process improvement.
• Performs payroll related account reconciliations. Researches and advises payroll team members concerning proper accounting treatment of complex transactions. Perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external or internal auditors. Upload various earning & deduction codes to the system by using pre-defined procedures.
• Prepare reports for external & internal customers by creating or updating access queries as needed. Assist with testing payroll system releases & updates by developing, updating & verifying test scenarios and report on results. Assist with year-end T4/T4A processing.

About You

• 3-5 years of relevant payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of Payroll and HRIS Systems.
• Requires expertise in complex payroll/benefits and accounting functions, as well as significant and progressive payroll experience.
• Intermediate accounting knowledge needed to perform journal entries, payroll account reconciliations, fiscal year end accrual, reallocation of costs.
• Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, attention to details, accuracy, and strong numerical proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal, client service, collaboration, communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet all deadlines.
• Strong Computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Pay Range

$35 - $37 / hour

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.