Payroll Specialist I

Job Summary Effectively manage the full cycle for payroll and benefits deductions processing and related payroll administration activities for employees of the Company. Provide effective payroll-related communications and solutions to all stakeholders in operations. Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives in payroll processing by researching and implementing best practices which are viable and cost effective. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the preparation, calculation and disbursement of wages and salaries for company employees and ensure the integrity of payroll related information on all systems as it relates to payroll processing. Establish policies and procedures to ensure that payroll is properly prepared and distributed and that all accounting procedures (journal entries and payroll account reconciliation’s) are accurate and meet internal and external audit requirements. Ensure accurate and complete personnel and payroll files are maintained for all employees and respond to employee queries concerning payroll and benefits deductions matters and benefits expense queries in a professional and discrete manner. Implement and administer the company’s employee benefits programs including, but not limited to, group life insurance, medical, dental, disability, pension, profit sharing, group RRSP’s, WCB, and union dues as they pertain to payroll. Ensure related materials and documentation with respect to payroll and withholdings/deductions are effectively commun