Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and processes semi-monthly payroll for both Canadian and US operations in Dayforce.

• Reviews and initial approval of monthly payroll for Chile and Peru operations.

• Completes monthly reconciliation and administrative tasks for international payroll.

• Manages system enrollment for new employees and audits/adjusts existing employees as needed. Ensures departing employees are paid accurately and within regulatory requirements.

• Coordinates with People Team to review and authorize payroll related transactions or data adjustments, including salary/wage changes, balance corrections (vacation/leave), and more.

• Manages year end payroll reporting, such as T4’s, W2 etc.  

• Manages system reconciliation for payroll and vacation for company operations.

• Completes payroll calculations for hourly employees, including overtime & statutory pay.

• Completes and files WorkSafe related payroll forms/tax returns.

• Acts within company policy when handling payroll, benefits, and leave related inquiries.

• Reviewing and confirming eligibility for enrollment into company benefits plans, including but not limited to Group Retirement Savings, 401k, and applicable health plans (Canada & USA).

• Compiles financial payroll and tax reports for the purpose of internal review and external audit.

• Ensures the company remains fully compliant with payroll regulations, benefits requirements, and employment standards.

• Actively follows and incorporates payroll regulation changes, including CRA/IRS updates, into payroll practices and processes.

• Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison for payroll – organizes and conducts training sessions for existing and new staff as required.

• Coordinates and interacts with federal, provincial, and state (US) entities on special inquiries related to employee payroll & compensation.

• Acts as a key Dayforce subject matter expert, supporting configuration improvements, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing payroll workflows and system functionality.

• Additional duties as occasionally required by your manager.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 or more years of experience processing payroll for medium to large-sized companies (150+ people).

• Professional payroll & accounting designations are an asset.

• Experienced with payroll systems, specifically Dayforce HCM and BambooHR. Dayforce report programming experience is considered an asset.

• Experience with United States & International payroll is a strong asset.

• Experience in preparing detailed payroll reports.

• Excellent verbal communication and relationship management skills.

• Self-starter, ability to work independently and in teams.

• Experience working in Microsoft 365, specifically advanced MS Excel knowledge (V-lookups, pivot tables etc.)

• Health & Safety-conscious individual.

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is considered an asset.

• Legally able to work in Canada.