Payroll Specialist & System Coordinator ( 6 months contract)

The Aldo Group Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Montreal is looking for a Payroll Specialist & System Coordinator for a 6-month contract. The candidate will optimize payroll processes using SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring accuracy and collaborating with various departments. Qualified applicants should have 5+ years in payroll, experience with automated systems, and strong Excel skills. This position also includes a comprehensive perks package, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Recognition programs

Training and scholarship programs

Purchase discount on merchandise

Flexible work schedules

On-campus gym

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in USA or Canada payroll.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with automated payroll systems.
• Advanced abilities with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and optimize payroll processes within SAP SuccessFactors.
• Collaborate with HR and IT for system improvements.
• Prepare payroll for Canada and USA following regulations.

Skills

Payroll process optimization

SAP SuccessFactors

Leadership

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in business administration or Accounting

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist & System Coordinator ( 6 months contract)

Department:

Looking to unbox your full potential? Find YOUR Fit at the ALDO GROUP.

Join the ALDO Group and thrive in a culture of continuous learning and impactful social responsibility! We offer exceptional training programs and are committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Find YOUR Fit while making a positive difference – apply now!

FIND YOUR FIT

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• Tools to support and help them to reach their Career Goals. (Training Offers, Scholarship Programs, LinkedIn Learning and more).
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Gourmet Cafeteria & Coffee shop
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and possibility to work from home
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

Payroll Specialist & System Coordinator is responsible for identifying and optimizing payroll processes within SAP SuccessFactors. This role involves close collaboration with payroll colleagues, HR, IT, and Store Operations to identify system improvement opportunities, implement changes, and analyze the outcomes of improvements or enhancements. The coordinator ensures payroll accuracy, distributes reports, and promotes efficient practices by introducing streamlined methods to the payroll team. Good leadership, professional, versatile and dynamic, providing irreproachable customer service.

This is a 6 months contract!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic: 20%

• Foster the evolution of payroll by developing new solutions aimed at optimizing the efficiency of the processes in place.
• In accordance with federal, provincial and company policies; prepare and process payroll for Canada and USA,
• Knowledge of current and emerging laws, in addition to new company policies and ensuring they are implemented in SAP Success factor in a timely manner for USA & Canada.
• Collaborate with human resources, information technologies and the various operations managers to implement processes ensuring the efficiency of payroll management.
• Updating any information related to payroll (i.e., sick plans, minimum wages & payroll log).
• Special projects outlined in yearly objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the Payroll Director to communicate system issues and actively brainstorm potential enhancements and solutions.

Operational: 70%

• Responsible for all SAP Success Factor processes (load of hours, bonuses, pay calculations, interfaces, completing the pay, transmission to the bank and more).
• Preparing payroll related reports for internal and external requests.
• Initiate and conduct testing of payroll-related support tickets
• Maintain, update, and perform regular testing of the payroll system
• Contribute to year end payroll activities for both Canada and USA
• Participate in external and internal audits.
• Backup for Senior Head Office Payroll administrator and Store Payroll.

Leadership: 10%

• The ability to react quickly to challenges that arise, finding the best way to manage a situation.
• Act upon any payroll pending issues and ensure resolution in timely manner.
• Research on new laws and regulation Canada and USA.
• Self-assessment and preparation of annual objectives.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• Diploma in business administration, Accounting or related file.
• Title of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) an asset.
• Possess 5 years of experience in the USA and / or Canada payroll field.
• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience with automated payroll systems and good knowledge of SAP Success Factor.
• Possess experience as a systems analyst an asset.
• Advanced abilities to work with the Microsoft Office suite, more particularly with Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP Success Factor software an asset.

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#FindYourFit

• Diploma in business administration, Accounting or related file.
• Title of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) an asset.
• Possess 5 years of experience in the USA and / or Canada payroll field.
• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience with automated payroll systems and good knowledge of SAP Success Factor.
  
• Possess experience as a systems analyst an asset.
• Advanced abilities to work with the Microsoft Office suite, more particularly with Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP Success Factor software an asset.