Accounting & Finance

Payroll Associate

Elby Professional Recruitment

Waterloo · Region Of Waterloo · Canada

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Associate to join their team. This is a critical, time-sensitive role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement into a supervisory position. If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience supporting large-volume, multi-provincial Canadian payroll and working with Oracle, this role provides an opportunity to support the payroll function for a large Canadian employee population, participate in system testing and enhancements, and manage important year-end activities. You will play an important role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

WHAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TO OFFER

  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and wellness-related programs.
  • Employer retirement savings contributions.
  • Competitive vacation package
  • Access to various employee discount programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process payroll for a large Canadian employee population.
  • Support and oversee the full payroll function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Experience using Oracle
  • Manage year-end payroll activities, including preparation and processing of required employee tax documentation.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive payroll information.
  • Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and time-management skills.
  • Adapt effectively to changing requirements, competing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and support continuous process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Oracle.
  • Experience processing high-volume payroll, preferably for 500 or more employees.
  • Strong experience with multi-provincial Canadian payroll is required.
  • PCP designation is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with Quebec payroll requirements is considered a significant asset.
  • Experience with payroll system testing, enhancements, implementations, or upgrades.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to payroll accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that AI-enabled tools may be used as part of the recruitment process to support efficiency and enhance the candidate experience.

This posting represents an active vacancy within our client's organization.

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Reference: WJ-4703_9001749

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