Payroll Specialist, Pointclickcare

• Excellent time management, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of legislation and compliance are highly valued
• Integrity, strong attention to detail, and time management are crucial for this role
• The position requires that the employee possess strong full cycle payroll experience with Dayforce (Ceridian Dayforce) and Excel that can multitask and work independently
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in administering full cycle payroll
• Minimum of 1 year recent Dayforce (Ceridian Dayforce) experience
• Understanding of payroll practices and Canadian legislation
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Service-oriented with strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team
• Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner

Desirable

• Joining the payroll team at PointClickCare offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments
• This team plays a crucial role within the organization and operates primarily remotely, with in-office options also available
• Additionally, the payroll team collaborates and partners with various other teams such as Total Rewards, Human Resources, Compensation, and Finance, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the Payroll Specialist is a critical position within the organization, serving a workforce of over 1,200 employees (salaried and hourly) in Canada
• This position is responsible for processing and reviewing semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, and for ensuring compliance with company and legislative requirements
• The Payroll Specialist provides subject matter expertise regarding all payroll processes and procedures
• This position focuses on the administration of payroll processes and procedures, as well as assisting other departments
• The position serves as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns with respect to payroll issues
• Prepare and process full cycle payroll and all related activities in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Process irregular payments including annual bonus, various leave top-ups, STD payments, salary continuance, commissions, bonuses, termination payments, and timesheet entries for overtime and on-call
• Audit employee timecards for accuracy and completeness in the time and attendance module
• Responsible for ROEs, garnishments, and employment verification requests as required
• Administer and reconcile employees’ benefits deductions and employer contributions in Dayforce
• Prepare and upload RRSP contributions files. Record the journal entries
• Communicate payroll schedules and deadlines amongst departments for necessary payroll input
• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of year-end filings including T4s, T2200s, annual EHT filing and taxable benefits
• Maintain and update payroll documentation for all workflow and system procedures necessary to support the Canadian payroll processes
• Resolve employee questions and problems regarding payroll by researching policies and procedures, and by providing answers and resolutions to any problems or concerns that arise by responding within a timely manner
• Provide feedback and suggestions on process improvements and procedures to enhance efficiency and continuous improvement