Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Technician/Specialist, you will be responsible for various essential tasks related to managing salaries and benefits for our company. Your main responsibilities will include:

Payroll and Benefits Management (70%)

• Take charge of all activities related to payroll processing and benefits management
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the integrated human resources and payroll management system (Dayforce) by processing new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Enter and validate payroll data, including expense accounts and timesheets, in accordance with applicable labor standards
• Process payroll and deductions for all our employees in Canada and the United States
• Act as an intermediary with our external payroll partners for our international employees
• Manage administrative aspects of benefits, including enrollments and terminations, managing RRSP contributions, and verifying monthly invoices from providers
• Monitor and maintain various leave records (vacation, sickness, etc.)
• Issue and verify employment records and produce tax statements
• Make remittances and payments to third parties
• Prepare payroll-related communications
• Serve as a reference for any questions regarding payroll and benefits
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to record payroll in the books, participate in reconciliations, and respond to various inquiries

Support for the Talent and Culture Team (20%)

• Manage absence records (parental leave, disability, etc.)
• Produce employment confirmation letters
• Produce and maintain various performance indicators
• Participate in process optimization
• Ensure, in collaboration with the HR department, compliance with laws governing payroll management and labor legislation

Expertise in Integrated Human Resources and Payroll Management System (10%)

• Create and generate various reports using Dayforce
• Optimize the use of Dayforce
• Provide training and support to employees on the use of Dayforce
• Collaborate with the provider (Dayforce) to resolve issues encountered with the system and implement best practices

The ideal candidate for this position will have

• At least 5 years of experience in full-cycle payroll management
• College diploma in administration or accounting
• Accreditation from the Canadian Payroll Association is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of current payroll laws and regulations in Canada and the United States
• Experience with payroll software, with knowledge of Dayforce being a significant asset
• Experience in an international multi-site environment or having been exposed to the different laws governing international payroll, an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and excellent Excel skills
• Bilingualism in French and English, both oral and written
• Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Rigor, integrity, and discretion
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality customer service