Sr. Payroll Specialist

at  COSMETICA LABORATORIES INC

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world! At Cosmetica Laboratories, we are committed to growing our internal employees and developing them to become the best version of themselves.
SR Payroll Specialist
Full Time, Permanent
Hybrid– Scarborough ON
Purpose
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Payroll Specialist will provide leadership to the organization’s payroll function. This role is a customer focused position, providing payroll services and expert advice to employees and managers.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in a related industry with hourly and salaried employees. Experience in a large, in-house payroll environment considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• PCP certification is required; CPM designation is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of both Canadian and US payroll legislation, Employment Standards, Taxation rules and year end reporting processes.
• Experience working in a Payroll/HCM integrated system, as well as ERP system required. Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce is a bonus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer services skills including interactions at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet very strict deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
  Interested candidates are welcome to submit their resume and cover letter directly to this posting by Wednesday November 20, 2024.
  Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application

• Manage end-to-end payroll execution for hourly and salaried employees on a bi-weekly basis in a Ceridian Dayforce Payroll environment (both Canadian and US).
• Process and balance payroll adjustments, earnings, deductions, taxes, including but not limited to ROE’s, severance payments, remittances, garnishments, etc.
• Prepare third party remittance requisitions, reporting, file submissions and reconciliations.
• Work with Finance to ensure month-end deadlines are met and all payroll-related accounts are reconciled in a timely manner, including the preparation of payroll journals.
• Ensures all internal and external inquiries are responded to in a timely manner, and problems are resolved promptly, delivering excellent customer service standards as the main payroll point of contact.
• Manage year-end processes, includingT4and W-2adjustments and/or reconciliations.
• Stay on top of all developments in Canadian and American payroll tax legislative changes, federally and provincially.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify trends and gaps.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency and identify any areas of improvement.
• Liaison with Finance, Human Resources on tax and payroll accounting matters, consulting, advising, and partnering as appropriate.
• Liaison with auditors on all payroll related audit inquiries.
• Participate in Dayforce HCM initiatives and other ad hoc projects as required. Other duties as assigned