Payroll Specialist

Description:

Orion Steel is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of day-to-day payroll operations for Canadian and US employees. This role involves data input, finance and HR reporting, customer service, and compliance with federal, provincial, and state legislation. The Payroll Specialist will also assist in testing payroll systems and improving payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, verify, process, balance, and audit Canadian and US payrolls

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and procedures

• Maintain and audit timecards, extract hours, and perform reporting in Kronos

• Act as liaison for Workday/OSV Tax services, including processing W2C/amended T4s

• Test payroll system updates and improvements

• Process reports relating to union deductions, financial reporting, and government programs

• Provide recommendations for process improvements

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2-5 years of Accounting/Payroll experience

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Human Resources

• Experience with Workday Payroll

• Experience processing Canadian and US, salaried and union payrolls

• Payroll certification preferred

• Experience with Kronos system an asset

• Proactive, customer-oriented, flexible, and reliable

• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities

• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal cost

• Short and long-term disability programs

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance

• Paid vacation and statutory holidays

• Apprenticeship and career advancement opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement and wellness program