PAYROLL TEAM LEAD

Our health care client is looking for a Payroll Team Lead to join their organization!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for multi-location, unionized, and nonunionized employees
• Develop systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g., salaries, benefits, garnishments,
  deductions, taxes, and third-party payments)
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations,
  and changes to pay rates
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Liaise with auditors and prepare relevant documentation for payroll tax and finance audits
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports as required
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions
• Supervise and mentor payroll administrators and assistants
• Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
• Maintain employee privacy and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience processing multi-provincial/location payroll in BC, AB, or ON
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification
• Prior payroll system conversion/implementation experience is a bonus
• Possess an analytical mind, creative and innovative thinking
• Extensive knowledge of PGI, Avanti, ADP WFN, or Workday is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Possess excellent time management, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Able to manage and lead staff to excellent performance
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, work well under pressure, and a strong team player
• Proficient with reviewing and interpreting Union Contracts and Collective Agreements
• Good in problem-solving, possess sound judgment and trustworthy
• Able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information