Payroll Specialist

About the Role and Company

Pro Administration Services Inc., based in Surrey, British Columbia, is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in ADP Workforce Now to join their team. This full-time position operates onsite from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for various groups and pay cycles.
• Review and ensure accuracy in payroll by validating, reconciling, and balancing data before processing.
• Handle payroll events including onboarding, terminations, status modifications, bonuses, vacation payouts, retroactive changes, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain precise payroll information for employees within ADP Workforce Now.
• Evaluate timecards and calculate overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, vacation, and leaves.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies related to payroll and timekeeping.
• Process Records of Employment (ROEs), statutory deductions, taxable benefits, garnishments, and pension contributions.
• Support year-end activities including T4 generation and reconciliation.
• Generate various reports such as payroll, labor distribution, vacation liability, union-related, and audits.
• Perform reconciliations between payroll and the general ledger and identify any variances.
• Collaborate closely with departments like HR, Operations, Scheduling, and Union representatives to address payroll issues.
• Maintain payroll configurations within ADP Workforce Now and contribute to payroll process enhancements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional Payroll Certification (PCP) is required.
• Between 5 to 7 years of progressive experience managing full payroll cycles.
• In-depth hands-on expertise with ADP Workforce Now payroll software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and employment standards.
• Advanced skills in Excel and account reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet tight payroll deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $83,000.
• Four weeks of paid vacation plus sick leave entitlements.
• Comprehensive extended health and dental insurance plans.
• Access to an on-site luxury gym and rehabilitation clinic.
• Financial support for education and professional development.
• Opportunities for internal career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace environment.