Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you'll manage the full payroll cycle, from preparation to post-payroll tasks, and drive continuous process improvements. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.What we Offer:

• Salary: Based on experience -up to $75,000 annually.
• Job Type: Full-Time -Monday to Friday, 3 weeks' vacation to start.
• Benefits: Complete benefits program includes health, medical, dental, life insurance. RRSP plan with employer from day one (1), Gym membership reimbursement, retail and equipment purchase discounts.
• Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry.

What You'll Do:

• Daily review of payroll inbox.
• Respond promptly and accurately to emails regarding payroll questions, employee information, timesheet queries, UKG access issues, inquiries from AP and Treasury teams, and provide relevant information to third parties.
• Perform data entry and verification for payroll changes, including weekly processing of timesheets.
• Prepare payroll by completing payroll processing worksheets for new hires, rehires, transfers, changes, terminations, garnishments, etc.
• Run test payroll in UKG, reconcile and balance all payroll records.
• Post payroll tasks for all payroll groups and generate and save all post-payroll reports.
• Handle payment requests and reporting, including wire transfer, contributions to CanadaLife, FRO and garnishment payments, accounts receivable remittance, and monthly reporting.
• Conduct year-end reconciliation for earnings, statutory deduction remittance to CRA; EHT, WSIB, CNESST to Provincial Government processed in the payroll calendar year for issuing T4s at year end.
• Provide training and support for UKG Pro & UKG Ready to new employees or as needed.
• Perform any other duties as required.

What We're Looking For?

• A post-secondary diploma in Business or Accounting is required; courses in payroll operations are desirable.
• Requires at least 2 years of full cycle payroll experience, ideally with a premium provider.
• Knowledge of UKG/UltiPro payroll/HRIS system and intermediate to advanced Excel skills are needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple channels are essential.
• Attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and strong time management skills are crucial.
• Candidate should be proactive, highly organized, and a self-starter.
• Interest in learning and growing within payroll is important.
• Canadian Payroll Association designation and proficiency in French are assets.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.
Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact the Cornwall Team at 613-938-4777.
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