Senior Payroll Specialist - Compliance

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Our People Advisory Services practice provides high-quality compliance, managed services and advisory solutions to help our clients drive organizational success through human capital. Our practice is one of the world's largest and has talented and innovative professionals dedicated to teamwork and exceptional client service.
We are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Staff to join our Payroll Operate team. You’ll be responsible for the efficient processing of the various client payrolls assigned and the related day-to-day payroll client demands including year end processes and filings. In addition, this role offers the opportunity to be a critical team member in the implementation of payroll for new clients and testing of new/enhanced payroll systems. Deliver timely and high-quality payroll operate services that exceed client expectations, maintaining daily communication with EY Canadian payroll team to ensure accuracy and punctuality
Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on Canadian payroll trends, developments and regulations and applying them to moderately complex situations and undertaking non-routine and routine project-type work as requested by clients
Support the collection of client data as per agreed payroll calendar and other requirements and conduct review of each payroll run for each client assigned
Ensure accurate employee records are maintained in EY’s payroll database e.g.; Ensure the payroll processes/procedure documentation is relevant, up-to-date and is utilized effectively
Take ownership of client payrolls assigned including additional tasks & projects and has ability to make decisions and while having a strong ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Involvement in year end processing of tax slips and related client filings by applicable due dates
Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance payroll service delivery; proactively seeking opportunities to provide payroll services; and attempting to find new approaches and process improvement opportunities
Manage client escalations and ask/refer to senior team members for help
Comprehensive knowledge of complex payroll processes across Canada (including Quebec)
French / English bilingual proficiency is essential; This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role
Strong understanding of the complete payroll cycle and other related finance activities – banking and the payroll journal entry
Excellent attention to detail and numerical acumen, with proficiency in Excel
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance

• 2-5 years of relevant payroll or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Experience with various payroll software, Workzoom and Nethris experience is a strong asset
• The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is preferred

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry
The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:
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