Payroll Administrator

at  Robert Half

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Robert Half is looking for Payroll Administrator candidates who know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Stoney Creek, Ontario and is a short-term contract / temporary role. You’ll be a good fit for this Payroll Administrator opportunity at an innovative company in the Plastics Manufacturing industry, if you’re able to perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. This position will let you become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career. If you’re interested, don’t wait—call us today.

Your responsibilities in this role

• Collect and analyze information including resolving payroll discrepancies
• Continue employee confidence in payroll operations by keeping sensitive information confidential
• Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports
• Put together for department heads the circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports
• Perform other tasks as necessary
• Exercise review and verification of source documents
• Manage payroll information requests and questions
• Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary
• Manage employee deductions and other liabilities
• Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
• Help payroll manage all internal and external audits
• Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, certify company compliance
• Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments
• Demonstrated knowledge of About Time
• ADP Financial Services experience desired
• Check processing experience highly preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• General familiarity with Accounting Functions
• Deep understanding of Ceridian
• Adeptness in 401k - RRSP Administration
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
• Practical knowledge of Benefit Functions
• Kronos Timekeeping System experience
• Proficient with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll
• Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
• Accurate, swift, data entry abilities
• Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
• Preference will be given to Certified Payroll Professional
• Prior experience working with collections/accounting software
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
• Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills
• Understanding of internal controls

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• Collect and analyze information including resolving payroll discrepancies
• Continue employee confidence in payroll operations by keeping sensitive information confidential
• Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports
• Put together for department heads the circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports
• Perform other tasks as necessary
• Exercise review and verification of source documents
• Manage payroll information requests and questions
• Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary
• Manage employee deductions and other liabilities
• Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
• Help payroll manage all internal and external audits
• Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, certify company compliance
• Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments
• Demonstrated knowledge of About Time
• ADP Financial Services experience desired
• Check processing experience highly preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• General familiarity with Accounting Functions
• Deep understanding of Ceridian
• Adeptness in 401k - RRSP Administration
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
• Practical knowledge of Benefit Functions
• Kronos Timekeeping System experience
• Proficient with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll
• Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
• Accurate, swift, data entry abilities
• Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
• Preference will be given to Certified Payroll Professional
• Prior experience working with collections/accounting software
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
• Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills
• Understanding of internal control