Payroll Advisor

Options Consulting Solutions; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a payroll professional who thrives in a client-facing role. This pivotal position involves providing expert advice on payroll compliance, addressing inquiries, and facilitating training. Ideal candidates will have relevant education, bilingual skills, and practical payroll experience. Join a collaborative team that values client service and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including bonus

Great benefits package

Collaborative and creative team

Remote work / Work from home if outside the GTA

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French at a native/bilingual level.
• Sound experience managing payroll processing.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on payroll requirements and legislation.
• Responding to payroll inquiries and escalating issues as required.
• Planning and facilitating payroll training.

Skills

Client Service

Payroll Processing

Bilingual Communication

Legislation Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline

Completed certification courses as PCP or PLP

Job description

Are you a subject matter expert with Canadian payroll best practices?

Are you savvy on payroll legislation within various jurisdictions?

The Company

Our client is a leading organization in professional services with a national reach to thousands of members across Canada who are looking to enhance their knowledge, obtain certifications and designations, and pursue further training and professional development. They are looking for a payroll professional who thrives in a client-facing roles in which they can provide exceptional service as an advisor on payroll. If you enjoy helping others, this is a great opportunity for you!

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive compensation including bonus
• Great benefits package
• Collaborative and creative team
• Remote work / Work from home if outside the GTA

The Job!

Reporting to the Manager of Compliance Services, you are responsible for being the subject matter expert in payroll compliance and providing exceptional client services and support over the phone and in virtual meetings. Your duties will include but are not limited to :

• Receiving and responding to payroll inquiries
• Providing advice on payroll requirements, legislation, processing, and best practices
• Escalating complex payroll issues to the Manager as requires
• Maintaining updated knowledge of best practices in payroll as well as legislation and standards
• Reviewing best practices, identifying areas of concern, and advising on process improvements
• Supporting various programs and initiatives and ensuring alignment with member needs
• Assisting with government advocacy efforts
• Communicating on various platforms regarding payroll legislation across Canada
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines with efficiency
• Planning and facilitating payroll training

What you bring to the job

This is an amazing opportunity for a professional who enjoys speaking and interacting directly with members and clients, and seeks to utilize their payroll knowledge to help others find solutions for their payroll needs. You also have the following qualities :

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline
• Must be fluent in both English & French, at a native or bilingual level
• Completed certification courses as PCP or PLP
• Sound experience as a payroll professional managing payroll processing
• Working knowledge of payroll and employment standards as well as payroll legislation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
• Strong client service and advisory skill set.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Rhiannon Bodman.

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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