Payroll Specialist - Burnaby, Canada - Happy Planet Food Inc

Happy Planet Food Inc

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ROLE:
Payroll Specialist

REPORTS TO:
Payroll Manager

LOCATION:
Burnaby Head Office

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance Team Our Payroll Specialist will champion the administration of payroll and benefits to all entities at Agrifoods International Cooperative.

You will also act as the system administrator for Avanti Payroll System for the organization.

Opportunities
In this role, you will ensure accurate distribution of compensation and benefits and manage key systems.

In this fast-paced environment, demand is high at any given point in time With that, you will be able to showcase your process-driven mind and persistence for accurate results Also, there will be opportunities to learn new skills and help develop best practices to streamline some of our processes.

Here is who you are
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Drive & motivation_

You want to expand your knowledge in the payroll field.
You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and detail.
You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with Agrifoods

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Character & Abilities_

You are exceptionally organized and have a keen eye for detail
You demonstrate professionalism, great customer service, and confidentiality when dealing with various stakeholders.
You are a quick learner with a processdriven mind
You are deadlineoriented and can manage tasks under pressure

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Knowledge & Skills_

You have skills and knowledge background with payroll and benefits
You have advanced knowledge of Payroll and HR implementation and reporting
You have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written English
You have excellent computer skills including MS Office including Excel

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Experience_

You have 4 years of experience with the Canadian Payroll and Accounting environment including Union
You have at least 3 years of HRIS experience with complex systems in complex organizations
You have experience leading implementations of Payroll & HR Systems
You have a degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) an asset

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Nice-to

Have_
Experience with thirdparty payroll software
Avanti
French speaking

Things you will do

Champion the Payroll System by maintaining organizational data, assisting with system changes and more
Conquer system issues and prepare end users with any documentation or training materials as needed
Complete regular payroll activities for our French and head office payroll and back up our Payroll Administrator
Maintain accurate records of payroll and benefits and follow up with discrepancies
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures and reports
Assist in various yearend and monthend reporting and any future implementations of benefits, systems, and payrollrelated projects.

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