Payroll Lead

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Type: Contract
• Job #13457

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Payroll Lead for a 6 month contract role with a client of ours located in Western Canada

Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership, planning, and direction to the payroll team
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll
• Create a positive and supportive working environment
• Drive forward process and reporting improvements, implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial payroll laws and best practices.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the implementation partner and ensure the needs of the CRS are met.

Requirements: 

• Formal payroll education from the National Payroll Institute (NPI)
• Subject Matter Expert in payroll and ability to communicate effectively to share this knowledge
• Possess at least 10 years of relevant payroll experience
• Have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Proven involvement in payroll implementation projects
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Skilled in engaging with, anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple key stakeholders to ensure deliverables are represented
• Familiar with current systems and processes related to Payroll including the current payroll general ledger structures
• Strong communication skills and are able to represent the interests of payroll on the project
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of delivering results while meeting tight deadlines
• Enjoy working as a team and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives
• Honest and trustworthy, are results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellence in achieving multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite especially with Excel

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com