Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join our dynamic finance and human resources team. This pivotal role involves managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payroll management systems, accounting principles, and HRIS platforms, which will contribute to the seamless operation of our financial and personnel functions. This position offers an excellent opportunity to support organizational efficiency while advancing your expertise in payroll and accounting software.
Location: 15 Shoreham Ln Suite 101, Halifax, NS B3P 2R3
Position: Permanent Full Time- Monday- Friday
Job description
The Payroll Coordinator functions as a cohesive member of the Administration Team. They assumes responsibility for payroll processing, maintaining employee benefits, as well as employee records.
Responsibilities
- Administer the complete payroll cycle, including data entry, calculations, and processing
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll components in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and perform journal entries related to payroll transactions within general ledger accounting frameworks.
- Maintain precise employee records, including timekeeping data, benefits administration details, and tax information.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to verify employee status changes, new hires, terminations, and benefit enrollments.
- Prepare reports on payroll expenses, tax filings, and compliance documentation for internal review or external audits.
- Stay informed about updates in payroll regulations and ensure adherence to governmental reporting requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience processing in-house payroll within a computerized environment
- Experience in pension and benefit administration
- Certificate in the Canadian Payroll Association an asset
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office and accounting/payroll systems
- Experience within a unionized environment is an asset
- Proficiency in Sage300 is an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $42,500.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS B3P 2R3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- payroll : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
