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People & Payroll Coordinator

Guelph, CanadaMid · 2-5 yearsPayroll Specialist

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  • payroll
  • payroll compliance
  • hris
  • employment legislation

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What you'll do

  • Manage full-cycle bi-weekly/semi-monthly/monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees
  • Process multi-province timesheets on a weekly basis and generate related reports
  • Maintain and update multiple payroll spreadsheets and reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, or as required
  • Ensure data integrity within the HRIS (e.g., ADP, Dayforce, Workday, etc.) by regularly auditing and updating employee records
  • Prepare and file year-end forms (e.g., T4s) and ensure all government filings meet statutory deadlines
  • Manage RRSP contributions by preparing and uploading files to plan providers and reconciling them against payroll registers
  • Reconcile group benefits against payroll registers and update year-to-date taxable benefits as required
  • Calculate and remit monthly, quarterly, or annual WCB/WSIB premiums and reports
  • Serve as one of the primary contacts for payroll inquiries, providing timely responses or directing employees to appropriate resources
  • Support special payroll and HR projects and initiatives as they arise

What they're looking for

  • 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrated understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and provincial employment legislation (e.g., Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code)
  • Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Experience with ADP payroll systems is an asset
  • Experience with Workday or Deltek Vantagepoint is considered an asset
  • Current enrollment in, or progress toward the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is an asset
  • Experience working part of a Human Resources team is an asset
  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field is preferred

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Full description from employer

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 1000+ team of advisory, environmental and engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20+ office locations in Canada.  We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
 

As our new People & Payroll Coordinator, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.



Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Manage full-cycle bi-weekly/semi-monthly/monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees
  • Process multi-province timesheets on a weekly basis and generate related reports
  • Maintain and update multiple payroll spreadsheets and reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, or as required
  • Ensure data integrity within the HRIS (e.g., ADP, Dayforce, Workday, etc.) by regularly auditing and updating employee records
  • Prepare and file year-end forms (e.g., T4s) and ensure all government filings meet statutory deadlines
  • Manage RRSP contributions by preparing and uploading files to plan providers and reconciling them against payroll registers
  • Reconcile group benefits against payroll registers and update year-to-date taxable benefits as required
  • Calculate and remit monthly, quarterly, or annual WCB/WSIB premiums and reports
  • Serve as one of the primary contacts for payroll inquiries, providing timely responses or directing employees to appropriate resources
  • Support special payroll and HR projects and initiatives as they arise


 

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.


Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

  • Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
  • The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $70,000.00. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
  • Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrated understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and provincial employment legislation (e.g., Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code)
  • Experience with ADP payroll systems is an asset
  • Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Workday or Deltek Vantagepoint is considered an asset
  • Current enrollment in, or progress toward the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is an asset
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience working part of a Human Resources team is an asset
  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field is preferred

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities. 

Company

Slrconsulting
Guelph, Canada

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