Payroll Administrator

About the Payroll Administrator Position

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain information on each employee’s working hours
• Determine payroll amounts, factoring in any overtime or bonuses
• Prepare payments to be sent to employees in a timely manner
• Process payments and checks
• Ensure that employee taxes and benefits are processed correctly
• Confirm suggested payments with senior management
• Answer any employee inquiries about payroll
• Work to increase payroll service performance
• Prepare payroll reports for upper management

Payroll Specialist Requirements

• [2+] years experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar role
• BS/BA in accounting, business, or a similar field of study
• Excellent knowledge of payroll best practices (BC, Sask., Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia)
• Working knowledge of payroll software, (Avanti preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Superb communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and math skills
• Discretion when working with employee records