Description

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Robert Half is looking for Payroll Administrator candidates who know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Based in Brampton, Ontario, the Payroll Administrator position is a long-term contract / temporary opportunity. We are looking for candidates to join a forward-thinking team at an innovative company in the Food & Food Processing industry as a Payroll Administrator. The role will involve performing all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. This position will let you become part of an success driven team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career. If you're interested, don't wait—call us today.

Responsibilities

- Manage payroll information requests and questions

- Promote employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and keeping information confidential

- Manage payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

- Understand and report necessary changes to payroll operations by maintaining established policies and procedures

- Exercise review and verification of source documents

- Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports

- Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments

- Manage other tasks as assigned

- Draft relevant year-end reports, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly ones, for department heads

- Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data

- Offer assistance with internal and external audits related to payroll

- Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

- Able to reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities

- Guarantee company compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

Requirements

- Certified Payroll detail oriented will be given preference

- Canadian Payroll experience desired

- Outstanding data entry skills

- Expertise in federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

- Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

- Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Relevant experience should include 2+ years in payroll

- Knowledge of internal controls

- Previous experience using accounting software

- Experienced in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

- Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles