Payroll Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for both union and non-union team members.

Payroll Support

• Processes payrolls for union and non-union employees according to established schedules.
• Reviews applicable collective agreements and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements and schedules for various collective agreements representing unionized team members across the company.
• Reviews applicable policies and documentations and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements for non-unionized team members.
• Responsible for accurate processing of all payroll elements including but not limited to employee pay, payroll deductions and remittances.
• Performs calculations for items including but not limited to payroll deductions and remittances.
• Conducts audit of payroll records to ensure integrity and compliance with all requirements.
• Assists in the identification and implementation of payroll process and systems enhancements.
• Process timesheets, and expenses.
• Coordinate with P&C about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires, leaves).
• Update data with salary or wage adjustments.
• Processing of payment to third party vendor’s and update employee changes with internal/external concerned parties.
• Produce reports to upper management upon request.
• Answer employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments.
• Execute annual year end activities such as T4 preparation and pay adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Canadian Payroll rules and regulations.
• Community college diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to administer a process according to established procedures and requirements.
• Ability to identify, investigate and resolve payroll, retirement and benefits-related issues.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations – additions, subtractions, multiplication, division.
• Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient with payroll systems preferably ORC/HCM along with ability to learn new applications quickly. Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook.

Demonstrates an interest in attaining, certification in progress or completion, in one or both – an asset:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification from Canadian Payroll Association
• Canadian Employee Benefits Certification from International Foundation of Employee Benefits

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us n request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

This is a regular, Contract position with a salary range of $48,610 - $57,188 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.