Payroll Analyst

Job Title:  Payroll Analyst

Location:  G3 Head Office (On-Site)

Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the payroll cycle ensuring all payments/transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role would be responsible to processes payroll for all G3 employees that encompass hourly, salary, and unionized employees spanning across multiple provinces and jurisdictions.  The Payroll Analyst would ensure that all payroll applications are in compliance with federal and provincial laws and would also recommend and implement payroll process improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer/process multi-provincial payrolls with weekly and semi-monthly pay frequencies for hourly and salaried, union and non-union employees.

Prepare account reconciliations and ensures payroll remittances are submitted by payroll provider.

Monitor federal and provincial taxes and other deductions to ensure accuracy of individual paychecks

Resolve complex issues regarding taxable income and ensure federal and provincial compliance

Complete year end processing including applying year to date adjustments, reconciling year-end report to CRA remittances, ensuring all pay elements are being applied to correct boxes, ensuring all taxable benefits are accurately captured, finalizing T4’s etc.

Maintains HRIS system, including creation of new deductions and earnings; resolve internal issues related to HRIS and interfaces between other HR modules including time and attendance, set up of new companies, etc.

Create and or run reports from payroll or Time and Attendance system as required

Investigate and resolve payroll issues with management at various operating locations

Ensure pay practices are in compliance with federal and provincial employment standards

Support the administration, maintenance, and reconciliation of employee group benefits and pension plans within the payroll system, ensuring accurate records, deductions, enrollments, and regulatory compliance.

Understand and maintain processes as outlined in the collective agreements

Leverages G3’s HRIS system and processes to support the business and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in payroll management

Develop and maintain procedure manual for all key payroll processes

Collaborate with Human Resources on ad hoc projects, initiatives, and process improvements to support organizational and employee objectives.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Canadian Payroll Association’s Certified Payroll Manager Program completed or in progress

Three to Five years of payroll experience required

Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required

Self-starter with a strong attention to detail

Knowledge of multi-province payroll, federal and provincial wage and labor laws, employee benefit plans, employment practices and payroll taxes

Ability to understand and improve systems and processes including interfaces between G3’s operational systems, general ledger, payroll vendor, and time and labor system

Comprehensive knowledge of best payroll practices and trends

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization

Fluency in English required; fluency in French is an asset