Job Description
Are you looking to advance your career through a challenging role? If so, this is for you!
Synergy Protection Group is looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team at our North York office.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Time Approvals:
- Review and approve employee punch ins/outs on a daily basis.
- Ensure that time entries are accurate, complete and comply with company policies
- Collaborate with department managers or supervisors to resolve any discrepancies or missing information
- Obtain necessary approvals for time entries before processing payroll.
Biweekly payroll processing:
- prepare and process biweekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to established deadlines
- Verify and calculate employee wages, salaries and deductions based on time records and company policies.
- Review payroll reports for accuracy and make necessary adjustments
Payroll adjustments:
- Handle payroll adjustments such as salary changes, promotions, terminations, leave of absences and new hires
- Process employee status changes, tax withholdings and benefit deductions.
- Update employee payroll records and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Address and resolve employee inquiries or concerns related to payroll discrepancies
- Collaborate with HR department and managers to ensure accurate processing of payroll adjustments
Record Maintenance and reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up to date payroll records, including employee information, earnings, deductions and tax withholdings.
- Generate payroll related reports as directed by the Director of Finance
- Maintain knowledge of current payroll regulations to ensure compliance.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
What you will bring:
- Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, human resources or related field is preferred
- Proven experience as a payroll specialist or in a similar payroll processing role.
- Proficiency in Quick books (desktop and online version)
- Proficiency in using spreadsheet software e.g. microsoft excel for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
Synergy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. If selected for an interview, please notify us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, we will only contact selected candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M2J 4R3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
- Payroll: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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