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About the Role

We are looking for a Payroll Coordinator in our Toronto, Ontario Branch that is responsible for processing weekly payroll for both union and non-union employees.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle weekly payroll run up to 100+ employees, accurately and timely for non-union and union employees, using Payworks
• Onboard new union and non-union hires, using Payworks, Jonas, and other systems as needed
• Input, audit, and process payroll with varying complexities
• Update payroll and timekeeping systems with all pertinent information for new employee set-ups, employment status changes, personal information changes, and payroll deduction changes
• Prepare payroll, ensure accuracy of hours, wage rates, union dues and time off calculations
• Set up source deductions – employee garnishments, taxable benefits, etc.
• Coordinate all incoming payroll data to the appropriate pay period
• Ensure compliance with policies, tax regulations and deduction laws
• Balance payroll input and submit the completed payroll to Payworks
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, colleagues, stakeholders and CRA and initiate action to correct errors and omissions
• Interact, communicate and resolve inquiries with external labour partners
• Administer deductions/remittances for court/government mandated garnishments
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual compliance filings and remittances (i.e. union reporting, workers' compensation, source deductions, provincial payroll/health taxes, Statistics Canada reports, etc.) by due dates
• Work closely with HR department in supporting employee requests and inquiries
• Handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion, in accordance with privacy legislation and Company policy
• Prepare weekly payroll reconciliation reports
• Enter time sheets as needed
• Calculate employee travel expenses as per union agreements
• Ad-hoc reporting as required for various departments
• Apply knowledge of relevant CBA, legislative changes to various payroll related activities to ensure all newly implemented changes are compliant (Union ratifications)
• Create the Journal Entries after each weekly pay run
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve system problems
• Year-end reconciliation and annual T4 filings
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with retention requirements, and provide payroll documentation and reconciliations to support internal and external audits
• Administration of general payroll related matters
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience using a computerized payroll system
• Experience in processing Union payroll is required
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute, or active progress toward it, is considered an asset

Skills

• Payworks
• Jonas
• CRA
• Union reporting
• Workers' compensation
• Source deductions
• Provincial payroll/health taxes
• Statistics Canada reports
• Privacy legislation
• T4 filings

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years

Education Level

• Degree/Diploma in Business or Accounting

About the Company

• Northstar Access is the leading provider of safe, temporary access solutions to construction and industrial markets across Canada.
• We provide end-to-end service (design, engineering, delivery, installation, rental, and sales), and our growing list of products include scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, edge protection, material hoists, and mast climbing work platforms.
• Northstar’s customers depend on them for high-quality products, exceptional installation services, industry-leading experience, and a dedicated focus on safety.
• Since 2012, Northstar has expanded from its original location in Southern Ontario, and now operates from 6 branches across Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and Alberta, employing more than 400 experienced professionals.

Equal Opportunity

• Northstar Access is an equal opportunity employer.
• We value and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
• All applications are assessed by our HR team.
• We do not utilize artificial intelligence or automated filtering systems at any stage of our recruitment process.