Payroll Specialist

About Us

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

About The Role

Working under the direction of the Payroll & Benefits Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the daily management of the accurate, timely and confidential preparation and distribution of the Sites’ payroll.

Responsibilities

PAYROLL

• Process biweekly & semi-monthly with a high volume of multi-collective payroll using Work Force Now (WFN) for BC, QB & AB
• Verify payroll each pay period to ensure transactions have been processed accurately
• Ensure processing of appropriate deductions, remittances and reporting requirements for deductions and benefits.
• Ensuring legislation, collective agreements & company policies are met
• Respond to employee’s payroll related inquiries
• Prepare payroll reports and special manual payments
• Issue ROE’s, when required
• Review and reconcile monthly benefits
• Prepare payroll related remittances for UNION, WCB, CRA, PENSION
• Respond to enquiries as required and provide support to the sites in processing payroll
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of payroll employment standards and regulations
• Proficient in payroll application ADP WFN (Work Force Now)
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong organizational, problem solving, decision making, multitasking and communication skills
• Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Highly developed time management skills
• Must be a team player
• Benefits administration experience in preferred
• Payroll experience in a unionized environment is a definite asset
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with ADP WFN software with the ability to develop and generate reports, as required
• Experience in a large complex Multi-collective organization
• Responding quickly and accurately to questions raised by internal and external customers
• Timely completion of work in advance of pay dates and deadlines
  
  

West Coast Seniors Housing Management

is an equal opportunity employer.