Payroll Administrator
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Posted on:
29-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations. This role plays a critical part in supporting our HR and Finance departments and will be responsible for updating SOPs and checklists to ensure ongoing accuracy and traceability of our payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify payroll data and transactions in our Dayforce time and payroll system such as timesheets work shifts employment status and compensation changes retro pay etc.
- Maintain payroll supporting records including new hire and termination letters leave pay garnishment letters as well as requests from HR Benefits and other areas.
- Collaborate with HR and HR Technology to ensure that all payroll-impacting system workflows and configurations are aligned and compliant with payroll best practices.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws statutory deductions and employer taxes (CPP EI income tax WCB OHT etc.).
- Process Records of Employment (ROEs) year-end tax forms (T4s RL-1s) period-end reports and ad-hoc reconciliations.
- Respond to payroll inquiries regarding pay deductions and taxation in a way that is appropriate at all levels of the organization.
- Ensure payroll accuracy compliance and traceability with payroll account reconciliations and audits.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies such as over/under payments system errors data entry errors etc.
- Develop and maintain payroll SOPs and checklists to support all payroll processes.
- Keep a mindset of continuous improvement innovation automation and openness to change as the HR/Payroll operations evolve.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in payroll administration.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation multi-province and employment standards.
- Proficiency in payroll and business software including:
- Dayforce experience is highly desired.
- Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel Outlook Teams Word)
- Case management systems.
- Experience with accounting principles business administration or similar technical education.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills in remote environments.
Preferred Assets:
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) certification from the National Payroll Institute.
- Familiarity with unionized environments and collective agreements.
- Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or similar fields.
- Service Now case management system.
Work Environment:
- Remote-based.
- Collaborative team setting with close interaction with HR and Finance departments.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals ... View more
