- Process payroll for two companies across all Canadian provinces, including Quebec, for approximately 1100 employees.
- Manage the entire payroll cycle from data entry to final payment, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Administer employee benefits, including group insurance, RRSP contributions, and health and wellness programs.
- Calculate and process Parental top-up payments and STD compensation.
- Ensure accurate handling of stock-related transactions and commissions.
- Issue Records of Employment (ROEs)
- Handle year-end payroll activities including T4s, T4As, RL-1, RL-1 Summary, T2200, TP64 and other related tax forms and documents.
- Perform PIER (Pensionable and Insurable Earnings Review) reconciliation.
- Work closely with HR and finance departments to align payroll processing with overall company policies and updates.
- Stay updated with the latest changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments to payroll processes and systems.
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role handling complex payroll functions.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll software, preferably with experience in software used widely in Canada (e.g., ADP, Ceridian). Experience in Workday payroll is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll regulations, including detailed knowledge of Quebec payroll requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and deliver results independently while working in a fast-paced environment
- General accounting knowledge coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Certification from the NPI is a strong asset.
- Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
- Genuine career opportunities in a company that's creating new jobs everyday;
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
- Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Flexible working policy
- Health insurance
- Health and wellness benefits
- Possibility for transit fees to be covered
- Paid leave assistance for new parents
- Linkedin learning
- Volunteer day
Senior Payroll Specialist - Montreal, Canada - Lightspeed
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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well... you might just be in the right place
We're looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll team. Reporting to the Regional Payroll Manager, you will handle payroll processing for approximately 1100 employees and will be responsible for a range of tasks from year-end activities to the administration of various benefits.
What you'll be doing:
What you need to bring:
We're a team of 13 people located globally. Our team is responsible for providing accurate payroll for all employees in a timely manner.
We're looking for a senior candidate who has experience with the following:
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What's in it for you?
Come live the Lightspeed experience...
... and enjoy a range of benefits that'll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry: