Payroll Specialist - EPSCA

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada. 

Location

Toronto, ON

Responsibilities

• Process hourly  payroll for various locations ensuring all payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Reviews employee timecards to be inputted into the current payroll system via completed and approved spreadsheets
• Process all employee information including salary changes, special payments, taxable benefits, & bonus payments
• Ensure provincial and federal taxes are appropriately withheld for employees (new hires or job changes)
• Analysis of payroll inputs and outputs to validate hires, associate changes and associate terminations to identify errors and corrective actions to ensure payroll accuracy
• Reviews payroll documentation for accuracy through audit reports and makes adjustments with required approvals
• Works closely with Human Resources community and Accounting on all payroll related issues
• Monitor, calculate & set up taxable benefit for Life Insurance, Company Match RRSP and set up insurance deductions for medical premium
• Reviews computed wages and corrects errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings
• Works closely with Benefits Manager to ensure accurate benefit deductions and record keeping
• Will handle all garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals
• Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Generate T4’s, ROE’s, and various payroll reports as requested
• Remit WSIB for each province including follow up and correspondence with each provincial agency
• Provide input for the development of policies and procedures for locations in multiple provinces
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management

Qualifications

• EPSCA experience is required
• College or University Degree in related Business Administration, Finance or related field.  Will substitute years of experience for a degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a multi-location environment
• Accounting knowledge sufficient to perform journal entries and payroll account reconciliations
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Advanced computer skills; proficient MS Office
• Detail oriented and ability to work to tight timelines
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with employees at various levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic