payroll administrator

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Prepare monthly statements
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
• Compile statistics and reports
• Maintain payroll
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems
• Occupational health and safety

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Other benefits

• Parking available