Payroll Specialist

We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm).

Reporting to the Finance Controller, this position will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for salary and hourly team members. In this role:

• You’ll perform standard tasks to establish and maintain payroll record compliance
• You’ll process payroll for approx. 550 team members ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• You’ll manage daily and weekly integrations between various computer platforms
• You’ll administer various benefit and data relating to team member changes (new hires, transfers, terminations, leaves) – processing Records of Employment (ROE), remittances for garnishments, retirement savings plans, group benefits, and Workers Compensation (WCB)
• You’ll process various employee deductions and reimbursements
• You’ll manage and track various hour accruals and banked time including annual rollover
• You’ll process various financial reporting and reconciliation tasks – preparing journal entries, completing account and balance sheet reconciliations, generating weekly/monthly payroll reports, forecasting, conducting audits, completing year-end tasks and T4 preparation
• You’ll review and audit payroll related policies and processes
• You’ll be the first point of contact for payroll related inquires
• Other duties as assigned

Now, here’s what we need from you:

• Completion of post-secondary education related to payroll administration
• Canadian Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or related designation an asset
• 3-5 years directly working in payroll administration
• Working knowledge of payroll practices including provincial and federal policies and regulations is required
• Working knowledge of payroll software is required
• Knowledge of Oracle, ADP Workforce Now, or KRONOS/UKG Workforce Dimensions is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel is required
• Skilled in communication, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build trust and maintain a productive environment

CLS provides a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), pension and bonus plan.  

Think you would make a great addition to the Connect Logistics team?

Apply today!