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Job Summary:
The Senior Payroll Specialist administers the bi-weekly payroll process for all employees and is a subject matter expert on complex payroll related matters. This role leads the preparation and analysis of payroll, payroll reports, and payroll documents to meet business and regulatory requirements. They work independently to research and resolve payroll issues and communicate the resolution to employees. They have a solid understanding of the payroll system and all related interfaces. This position provides analytical expertise when there are new programs, changes to the collective agreement or new legislation.  Additionally, they are a key contributor to functional system enhancements as it relates to HR/payroll related functions. They also take a lead role in the technical training of new payroll staff on the related systems and procedures.

Qualifications:
Two(2) years successfully completed post-secondary education in business administration, accounting, and/or human resources.  Successful completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner program certification(PCP) would be as asset.

Education would be supplemented with four(4) years successful experience demonstrating the following:
-Processing Canadian payroll and benefits for a medium sized company using a computerized system in accordance with the CRA, EI, Canada Pension Plan, collective agreements, employer pension plans, Labour Standards, and other statutory/employer requirements.
-Maintaining payroll records to comply with audit requirements.
-Ensuring the general ledger payroll accounting is functioning in accordance with finance systems.
-Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to translate these skills into actions.
-Advanced computer literacy with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.  Experience in Oracle HCM or JD Edwards experience would be an asset.