Payroll Technician

Description:

A reputable company in the automotive sales and distribution industry located on the South Shore of Quebec is seeking a Payroll Technician to join their team. This is a permanent full-time position with a flexible 37.5-hour work week and the option to work remotely 3 days per week.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing across multiple provinces in Canada, while also supporting HR-related financial reporting and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy and regular updates of employee records within the payroll system.

• Handle the entire payroll cycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies and provincial legislation.

• Generate Records of Employment (ROEs) and remit statutory deductions to government authorities.

• Prepare payroll accounting entries and generate various monthly reports.

• Collaborate in managing group benefit programs and commission calculations.

• Input salary increases and other employee status changes into the system.

• Contribute to the maintenance of HR dashboards.

• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll.

• Provide support for the time management platform.

• Prepare year-end reports including T4s, R1s, CNESST, and ISE filings.

• Assist the VP of HR with various payroll-related analyses.

Benefits:

• Group insurance and retirement savings plan (RRSP)

• Work-life balance with telework options

• Summer hours with Friday afternoons off

• Health & Wellness Spending Account

• Employee discounts on company products

Required Qualifications:

• DEC in Accounting or equivalent diploma

• 6 to 10 years of experience in a similar payroll role

• Canadian Payroll Association designation (PCP or CPM) is required

• Experience with Nethris payroll system

• Fluency in both English and French (must be able to communicate with English-speaking employees across Canada)

• Proficient in Excel, particularly pivot tables and VLOOKUP