Full life cycle administration of salary and hourly payrolls for US and CND companies on a semi-monthly basis including hires, terminations, salary changes etc.
Learn the ropes of how we operate from some of the best while building the plan to operate an independent payroll function; ensuring payroll runs are accurate and timely including auditing payroll reports
Be first point of contact to respond to employee payroll inquiries
Work with the payroll provider (ADP) to resolve any payroll issues
Recommend best practices for payroll. Create, update, and maintain payroll procedure documents
State /Provincial / Local Tax
Setup and ongoing maintenance of state and provincial tax accounts (Withholding & Unemployment)
Using ADP online registration system to apply for tax accounts as appropriate
Action any follow-up’s/respond to any questions by ADP during the registration process
Once setup complete, ensure any needed past filings are completed by ADP (sent request and follow-up as needed)
Research and actioning of notices as received by state/provincial departments
Setup and regular filing of Workers Compensation accounts
Including filing yearly reconciliation
Setup and regular filings of misc. state accounts
AS NEEDED - Update the legal address for businesses that have closed/moved with each applicable state/provincial department (SIT, SUI, WC etc.)
Benefits
Assist with Leave administration for CND and US FMLA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability leaves
Other HR DutiesAnswer routine questions and provide guidance and support to employees on HR policies and procedures as it relates to payroll and benefits
Other duties and responsibilities are required
About You:
5+ years of payroll experience – must have Canadian and US payroll processing experience
Exposure to benefits administration
Must have exposure to ADP
Experience leading a team and willingness to be in a player/coach role
PCP or CPM designation
Advanced MS Office skills (Excel mainly – creating large spreadsheets, “if” statements, etc)
Experience with Workday is an asset
Setups of payrolls in new countries/global payrolls