Payroll Specialist III – Canada Only

Dayforce; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated payroll specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the entire payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing top-notch support to clients. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth. With a commitment to community impact and employee well-being, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to thrive in their career while making a difference. If you are passionate about payroll and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this position is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Excellent time away from work programs

Volunteer days

Competitive pay and benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience with a strong focus on quality control.
• Industry certifications and experience with cloud payroll technology are valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire payroll cycle ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve payroll issues and provide support.

Skills

Payroll processing

Quality control

Client communication

Dayforce HCM

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Legislative knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Industry related certifications

3+ years payroll experience

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Case management system

Payroll software

Job description

Posted Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location: For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Canada.

What you’ll get to do

• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, garnishments, etc. are processed, reconciled, audited and transmitted accurately and timely.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll impacting changes, tax forms, payments and payroll processing for assigned clients.
• Responsible for quality control and auditing to ensure accuracy and low error or defect percentage.
• Work with cross-functional internal partners to resolve client payroll matters and employee inquiries.
• Provide Payroll support services to clients according to Ceridian contract, legislative requirements and business needs.
• Manage client and consumer related tasks within the case management system ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.

Skills and Experience we Value

• Industry related certifications or will obtain after employment.
• Multi-client payroll processing experience.
• 2000+ employee payroll processing experience.
• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Dayforce HCM or similar cloud payroll technology.
• Strong working knowledge of quality control and auditing standards.
• A desire to continually learn.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with clients and internal team members.
• Multinational (US/CA) payroll processing experience is an asset.
• Bilingual is an asset.
• Drive customer satisfaction by providing high quality of service.
• Think and act ahead, spot opportunities and act accordingly and proactively contribute to process improvements.
• Adhering to and reporting on SLA metrics.
• Provide direction and assistance to other payroll specialists.
• Lead individual or team training as requested/required.
• Create, update standard operating procedures and performs quarterly document reviews.
• Manage client and consumer related tasks within the case management system ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Performs administrative functions as required with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for quality control and performing audits of both work of peers and client data to ensure accuracy and low error or defect percentage.
• Work with cross-functional internal partners to resolve client payroll matters and employer and employee inquiries.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with clients and internal team members.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle including all payroll impacting changes are processed, reconciled, audited and transmitted accurately and timely.
• Provide Payroll services to clients according to Ceridian contract, legislative requirements and business needs.
• Proactively manage quarter, and year-end payroll auditing and processing.
• Resolve client’s issues and provide superior customer service to internal and external partners.
• Provides training, supporting peers and customers as needed.
• Executes minor configuration updates to product as applicable (PCR Lite).
• Executes Change Control process following change standards.
• Attends and leads customer meetings where required and supports discussions from payroll.
• Supports Client Relationship Executives with requests as needed for customer.
• *Canada specific: Performs monthly reconciliations of tax remittances, Strong legislative working knowledge of all Canada garnishments to interpret, calculate, validate or enter ROE as needed.
• Hours of work between 8am-8pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of payroll (country) knowledge.
• Good time management to meet the deliverables.
• Understanding of SLAs and payroll deliverables.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with clients and internal team members.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Highly skilled with in-depth knowledge of complex customer requirements.
• Can work as part of a team and independently with little supervision.
• Have an “I own it” attitude about deliverables and projects from start to finish.
• A desire to continually learn and thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Experience in an outsource environment an asset.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Be routinely flexible in work schedule to support clients and team based on business needs (weekends and public holiday work may be required).
• Experience with Dayforce or similar cloud payroll technology an asset.
• Good understanding of payroll, benefits, garnishments and taxation and an understanding of applicable legislative requirements.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

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