payroll coordinator

Royal Botanical Gardens; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Botanical Gardens is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing tasks, including salary calculations, benefits administration, and maintaining employee records. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment. A commitment to inclusivity and accessibility is essential, as the organization promotes equal employment opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Canadian Payroll Association's payroll compliance practitioner certification is required.
• Experience with human resources software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees.
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave, and overtime.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Word

Human resources software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• General office
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• 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
• Perform data entry
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Payroll Association's (CPA) payroll compliance practitioner (PCP)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Word
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Parking paid by employer
• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
  
  

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations