Payroll Team Lead - Toronto, Canada - Brinks

Brinks

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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About the job

Job Profile:

The Payroll Team Lead will have responsibility for leading the payroll activities for weekly, biweekly and semi-monthly (Union and non-union) payrolls across Brinks Canada.

Also, will be responsible for processing hourly payrolls for employees across Canada.

This role is accountable for the payroll accounting functions including reconciliation of payroll accounts and preparations of Journal Entries for each payroll processed while ensuring SOX compliance.

Even though there will be no official direct reports, this role will direct

Administration of 3 payrolls

- weekly, biweekly and semimonthly (Union and Non-Union)

Process end to end payroll for all salaried employees
Support payroll journal entry process from Workday to Financials, checking for general ledger accuracy
Ensure timely remittance of all payroll related taxes to government agencies
Liaise with HRIS Specialist to correct payroll errors occurring in Workday and prior to interface
Reconcile key monthly payroll accounts
Deal with escalations related to employee pay an queries
Sign off on manual payroll cheques
Work with Kronos to provide solutions to all issues encountered with the Canadian payrolls and authorize any required programming and coding changes. Primary contact for resolution of issues with Kronos
Develop and deliver Kronos training to branch management and corporate operations team
Coordinate all payroll related system changes in relation with testing and roll out
Verify all termination packages in accordance with federal legislation
Review and Process Sales Commissions
Review for accuracy and report T4s vs. government remittances for CPP, EI, Income Tax, QPP and Provincial Tax
Reconciliation of Workday payroll totals to CRA/MRQ and T4s
Update taxable benefits assumed by employees, including life insurance, car benefits, stock options, provincial health care plan premiums etc.
Oversee the annual year end process and distribution of tax forms to employees in a timely manner.
Oversee/process the annual vacation payout process for all hourly employees in accordance with the CBA/Legislative requirements
Analyze, compile and report payroll statistics to various government agencies: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Calculate, report and remit assessable premiums to the appropriate provincial Workers' Compensation boards
Calculate, collect and remit provincial health care taxes and levies
Interdepartmental reporting as required like quarterly hours and earnings report, WCB analysis for financial requirements, etc.
Coach and mentor colleagues in the resolution of issues as required
Assist in ongoing projects as required

Qualifications:

Must Have Qualifications:

Relevant postsecondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 5 years of experience in multiprovincial payroll environment
Experience with an ERP system
Demonstrated ability to work independently and succeed in a fast paced, deadline oriented, environment
Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to learn independently and challenge the status quo
Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships
Excellent communication skills with all levels of an organization
Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills (vlookup, pivot table)

Nice to Have Qualifications: