*This position is for 15 months of Maternity Leave coverage starting as soon as possible with the potential of permanent employment.
Northgate Industries Ltd is looking to employ an HR/Payroll Coordinator with outstanding administrative, data entry and communication skills. The HR/Payroll Assistant is expected to be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills. You must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize in a fast-paced environment.
Top candidates will be superb at problem-solving, efficient in scheduling and precise in the recruitment process as well as accurate in time card data entry.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Business Administration or Business Diploma.
• 5+ years of experience in Payroll or HR full calendar year cycles
• Familiarity with ADP payroll software.
• Exposure to payroll practices.
• Basic understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.

PAYROLL COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge and experience running full cycle payroll.
• Examining timesheets to ensure their validity.
• Entering start and end times onto the payroll software if needed.
• Capturing approved paid leave (i.e. vacation, sick, bereavement).
• Performing all tasks well before the pay run to ensure that employees are compensated and notified on time.
• Addressing queries about payroll-related issues.
• Perform reconciliation, preparation & distribution of T4’s.
• Preparation, review & submission of bi-weekly payroll & RRSP contributions.
• Working to resolve discrepancies in payments as a matter of urgency.

HR COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
• Maintaining the employee master record which includes set up of new employees into payroll system, benefits & RRSP plans.
• Liaising with group benefit providers on behalf of employees.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
• Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.