SummaryAs a Bilingual Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the biweekly payroll production and leading vendor business payroll activities. This position combines financial accounting, reconciliations, and HR processes, acting as a key member of the Payroll Team and liaison between vendor partners, the Strategic Partnership team, and the Finance department. A strong background in payroll and finance, along with a passion for learning about the retail business, is essential.
Responsibilities- Manage the daily preparation and distribution of payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
- Provide advice and guidance on payroll matters, resolving escalated issues and questions.
- Perform audits, reconciliations, and reporting as required.
- Act as the main contact for the Finance team on payroll information, including bi-weekly payroll, accruals, and system changes.
- Collaborate with internal partners on payroll-related initiatives and projects.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of internal systems related to payroll, including HRIS and SAP.
- Stay updated on payroll legislation and manage changes with internal partners.
- Liaise with internal and external partners to maintain good relations and stay informed on system changes.
- Provide support on leased employees, commissions, and discounts.
- Prepare and distribute leased vendor pay and financial reconciliations.
- Assist in data and financial investigations.
- Manage sales data and taxable benefit calculations for leased vendors.
- Coordinate future leased conversions as a payroll expert.
Requirements- 3-5 years of experience in a payroll or finance department.
- Completion of PCP with the Canadian Payroll Associations or equivalent.
- Bilingual in French and English.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expert level Excel skills.
- Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday.
- Understanding of commission and pay plans.
- Ability to work independently and produce high-quality work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Toronto.
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