Payroll Administrator - Peoplesoft Exp. Required

ROSS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider is looking for a Payroll Administrator in Toronto. The ideal candidate will oversee payroll processing, ensure accuracy in data, and manage client inquiries. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and experience with Peoplesoft are essential. This role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment and focuses on exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a payroll systems analyst/administrator/coordinator role.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll practices is an asset.
• Experience with SAS70 audits would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer payroll processing activities focusing on Canadian payroll.
• Auditing and validating client information and payroll data.
• Conduct thorough payroll investigations and provide feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices

Intermediate Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task

Adaptability and flexibility

Bilingual ability

Education

CPA certification

Experience with Peoplesoft, v 7.5 and 8

Tools

Peoplesoft

CRM systems

Job description

Our client, a well established organization in Toronto, has engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to find them a Payroll Administrator.

ROSS is an innovative leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), HR Technology, Recruitment and HR Professional Services. We’re a company of People Specialist helping companies align their People Strategy with their Business Growth.

Job Description

• Overseeing and administering standard payroll processing activities including but not limited to: new hire set-ups, garnishments, tax filings, terminations, pay calculations, payroll file creation, T4s, defensive queries, etc. with a focus on Canadian payroll practices and legislation.
• Auditing and validating Client information and payroll data
• Conducting thorough and, at times, complex payroll investigations and see through to completion, including providing feedback to Client and/or management as required.
• Ensuring data is accurate and working with the Client and colleagues when discrepancies arise to identify and rectify root cause
• Managing projects and participate in project teams (may be cross-functional) to implement new and modified client business requirements
• Performing Client needs analysis, preparing business requirements documentation and/or change requests as required
• Working with subject matter experts to enhance current tools and/or develop new tools to meet Client needs and/or to achieve operational efficiency
• Testing new and modified systems and applications
• Creating users guides and other training material for Clients and internal use
• Providing functional training and ongoing support to Clients and colleagues
• Working with various systems/tools (Siebel, Maestro, proprietary software) to manage the Client requests
• Continuously reviewing existing processes to determine opportunities for improvement/efficiency
• Creating and maintaining current process documentation for internal use
• Responding to client emails and telephone requests in a timely manner
• Participating in or facilitating internal and external meetings
• Adapting to outsourcing culture and recognizing differences between running in-house payroll versus as a service provider
• Partnering with Offshore colleagues to provide seamless, accurate and timely service to external and internal Clients
• Providing ongoing and exceptional Client service via telephone, CRM system, face-to-face meetings (as required) and e-mail.
• 3-5 years in a payroll systems analyst/administrator/coordinator role
• Experience with SAS70 audits would be considered an asset

Qualifications

• Knowledge of both Canadian practices, legislation and nuances- any U.S. payroll would be considered an asset
• CPA certified would be considered an asset
• Must have Peoplesoft experience, v 7.5 and 8
• Able to work enthusiastically through ambiguous situations and within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong analytical skills - including Intermediate Excel skills
• Proven problem-solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility and the propensity to take initiative
• Able to learn and apply project management skills and methodologies to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and on budget
• Able to balance working autonomously as required while contributing efficiently to the team's overall targets and goals
• Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates