Payroll Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Calian

Calian

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

*This is a hybrid role that requires someone to be in-office at least 3 days every two weeks on Monday through Wednesday of pay weeks*Location

Ottawa, ON
Remote, CANJob Type
Full TimeFor more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world's most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist is a key member of the Calian Payroll team and is accountable for delivering the processing of pay, leaves, and other entitlements for all Calian employees on a bi-weekly basis.

You will establish and foster positive relationships with management, staff, and external stakeholders.

You thrive in a self-directed environment, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and can be entrusted with highly confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities:

Process multijurisdictional salary and hourly payroll in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company and government policies, terms and regulations using SAP for all Calian business and subsidiaries
Review biweekly payroll posting to general ledger for accuracy
Preparation and filling of required reports and/or payments to government agencies and other organizations (source deductions, health benefits, WSIB/WCB and ROEs etc.)
Assist in reconciling payroll liability accounts on a monthly basis or act as a backup
Generate additional journal entries as required at month end
Provide routine and adhoc payroll reports
Identify and respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies as required
Prepare special payroll runs as needed
Assist with updates to the payroll system including modifications, table changes, new wage types, absence and attendance codes
Identify and leverage process improvement and automation opportunities
Adhere to policies and liaise with auditors during annual audits
Ensure that Calian's payroll practices are compliant with all relevant CRA and Provincial government regulations

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education is an asset
Payroll Compliance Professional Practitioner (PCP), or working towards is required
3 to 5 years' experience as a Payroll Specialist, managing a large automated payroll system to calculate net pay
Demonstrated experience processing payroll in SAP is considered an asset
CPA designation is considered an asset
Strong knowledge of all Canadian legislation affecting payroll and employment

How we hire:

Our approach
Experience and accommodations
CV and cover letter tips
Interview tips
Our decision
Why Work for Calian:

Work Environment:

No onesize fits all We give teams freedom of choice in building an ideal work environment.
Flexible hours, onsite, hybrid, or work from home options depending on the role requirements.

Impact:

Calian is a publicly traded company that keeps the world moving forward.

We inspire confidence in our customers' ability to communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives.

This confidence is achieved through synchronized efforts across our organization to provide our customers with solutions inAdvancedTechnologies, Health, Learning, and IT& Cyber Solutions.

This role is part of our corporate team and will work closely with all internal clients who support these business units
Growth and Innovation:

Calian is a technology company with an aggressive growth agenda based on our ability to solve significant and complex problems for our customers. In this role, you will be a key member of the Calian.

We put our people first. We encourage employees to advance their Calian career through professional development and corporate career. Calian is an innovative and growing organization—have your ideas heard by pitching to senior leadership through the Calian Idea Contest

Culture:

We lead with trust. We reinforce personal responsibility and accountability. Calian fosters collaboration through open communication and promotes an environment of learning and professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Calian fosters an environment that allows employees to maximize their potential, by nurturing a culture where everyone is valued for their differences

Total Rewards:

Robust companypaid benefits for you and your family starting on your first day. Includes health, dental, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), disability and life insurance for our employees and their dependants. Calian covers the cost of benefit premiums
Generous time off package that includes paid sick time, volunteer day, family leave days, and paid shutdown period between December 25 and January
A balanced approach to work and life as we understand the importance of your personal lives