Payroll Specialist***Spécialiste de la paie

Overview

IPEX is one of the leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems in North America. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Payroll Specialist
. This role is based in our Markham, ON office (hybrid, 3 days in the office) and reports to the Manager, Payroll.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

The compensation for this position is between $53,400.00 - $66,700.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing full cycle Hourly & Salary Payroll across multiple jurisdictions accurately, on time and adhering to strict deadlines. This role requires the input of payroll data, auditing input from external sources, researching payroll issues, responding promptly to internal/external customers/requests and related Payroll accounting duties. You will collaborate with Payroll IT Support, Human Resources and other Cross-functional Teams.

• Process Biweekly Payroll for multiple legal entities – Salary and Hourly.
• Collect and verify time information from various union and non-union locations.
• Ensure CBA compliance in unionized locations.
• Process employee status changes including New Hires, Leaves, Terminations, Promotions.
• Validate Payroll calculations are behaving as expected.
• Process garnishment and union dues remittances.
• Review and resolve Payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Prepare Payroll Journal Entries, Payroll reports for internal use, and works closely with Finance and HR teams.
• WSIB/WCB remittances for relevant jurisdictions.
• Participate in testing for various Payroll projects such as implementations, integrations, upgrades and system enhancements
• Support year-end preparation and related statutory filings.
• Prepare monthly balancing of government remittances and responding to Finance variance questions.
• Reconcile benefit programs such as RRSP, 401K, health & welfare plans etc.
• Prepare fiscal year end balancing and related functions.
• Assist Payroll Leads with audits, providing relevant records and documentation.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and recommends best practices.
• Adhere to the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Assist with special projects and other duties as required.

• 4+ years relevant experience, Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) an asset but not required
• Strong working knowledge of Payroll, HR and Finance best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multilingual English/French, an asset
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, good judgement, independent and creative thinking with an eye for detail, critical thinking, solution orientated and defining core issues.
• Customer service mindset.
• Able to communicate payroll information to employees.
• Knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce or other third party HCM providers such Workday or ADP.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities within tight timelines.
• US payroll experience, an asset.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at