Payroll Specialist

Curalta Foot + Ankle; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in foot and ankle care is seeking a Full Time Payroll Specialist located in Metro Vancouver to manage bi-weekly payroll, ensure accuracy, and coordinate with HR on payroll-related items. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of payroll experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and a keen attention to detail. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on administrative support.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience with payroll required.
• Working understanding of payroll principles, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation affecting payroll.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Ability to function well in a high-paced environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite

Education

Associate's degree in finance or human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Curalta Health is the largest and foremost network of podiatry practices in the Northeast, focused on delivering high-quality, complete foot and ankle care. Curalta’s providers combine decades of experience with a forward-thinking, innovative approach to treatment in order to maximize patient outcomes and experiences across all lower extremity conditions. Curalta delivers exceptional service to patients by offering best-in-class administrative support to its practices and providers.

This opportunity is for a Full Time Payroll Specialist in our Rochelle Park, NJ Practice Support Center.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, and reconciliation of the Bi-weekly payroll and the administration of the payroll system. The Payroll Specialist processes the bi-weekly payroll for the 4 entities for the Curalta network.

Essential Functions, Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, & federal legislation affecting payroll
• Updates payroll records and records/tracks payroll changes as needed
• Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle
• Understands and follows applicable provisions for a compliant payroll
• Cooperates payroll processing with HR/Benefits team
• Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting
• Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly
• Tracks and records updates to payroll records to ensure the correct outcome of the bi-weekly payroll process
• Prepares payroll related reports
• Coordinates with HR team, manager, Sun Life, and employee the LOA requests relating to payroll related items
  • Tracking benefit premiums while one is on LOA
  • Ensure timely communications with employees regarding missed premium payments
  • Ensure missed premium payments are captured timely
• Coordinates with HR team, benefits vendor, employee regarding benefits enrollment or changes relating to payroll related items
• Tracking changes in benefits impacting premiums
• Coordinates with HR team regarding new hires and terminated employees related to pay changes
  • Vacation payout
  • Prorated payroll
• Adheres to the attendance policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in finance or human resources preferred or related field and/or equivalent experience
• At least three years’ experience with payroll required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Working understanding of payroll principles, practices, and procedures

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times