One of Top Stack’s client is looking to hire a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This position will be responsible for supporting key payroll related initiatives, providing backup for weekly and biweekly payroll related tasks.

PRIMARY DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions for Canadian employees are processed accurately and timely.
• Perform daily payroll office administrative operations.
• Prepare periodic payroll reconciliation and submit reports to the payroll manager for review
• Assist with the process for multi-state, full-cycle payrolls.
• Process garnishments, cash awards, education assistance, retroactive adjustments, automatic deposits, garnishment and earning adjustments.
• Provide backup for other areas within the department as assigned or as responsibilities dictate.
• Interact with various levels of other staff and/or outside parties regarding procedural requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and distribute payroll reports
• Enter and process special payroll adjustments, deductions, refunds, overrides, manual checks, and retroactive payments, etc.
• Provide outstanding customer service, which includes enhanced communications and teamwork.
• Provide feedback to create and/or improve processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree, or comparable payroll skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds in a professional manner and exercising independent judgment and act with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks.
• Able to maintain confidential information, trusted with sensitive information.
• Proven experience in payroll