Payroll Specialist - 3 Month Contract

  • North York
  • Vaco Lannick

About the Opportunity

  • Assembling reports of company earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability payments, and non-taxable wages
  • Preparing year-end employee tax slips or forms, and submitting government filings to meet deadlines
  • Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
  • Working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure benefits and payroll services are delivered
  • Monitoring and analyzing expenses against the payroll budget to help prepare cost forecasts and budgets
  • Ensuring databases are set up and reflect the current employee base, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits, and pension percentages

About You

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred
  • Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required
  • Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws
  • Good understanding of the common fiscal procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
  • Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
  • Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time
  • Canadian Payroll Association - Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
  • Minimum of 1-2+ years’ direct Canadian Payroll
  • Knowledge of UKG
  • Strong sense of responsibility, and ability to meet regular deadlines.