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Job Title: Payroll Assistant   Date Posted: 01/08/25 Ref. Number: 957 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Stouffville Requirements: Minimum two (2) years’ previous work experience in Payroll/Data Entry. Experience in union and non-union environments. Experience with Sage and HH2 is an asset. Post-secondary education with a preferred focus in Payroll, Accounting, or Finance. Successful completion of or working towards a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an asset. Financial acumen and high proficiency working with numbers. Excellent computer skills, keyboarding, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Accounting software. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness Able to produce large volumes of information efficiently and effectively while meeting tight deadlines. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Maintain strong sense of confidentiality and discretion. Description: The Payroll Assistant is a vital member of the HR/Payroll team, working closely with the Payroll Supervisor and Team Lead to assist in the successful preparation and production of payroll on a weekly basis. This role will also support employees and other departments with any payroll related inquiries or issues. This position will be remote with occasional office visits. Assist in full cycle processing of the weekly payroll for salary and hourly for approximately 400 unionized and non-unionized employees across multiple provinces in Canada. Identify and resolve individual data anomalies and discrepancies and escalate problems as required. Update employee records to internal Sage Payroll System. Enter weekly equipment and labour cost related data by job in Sage. Process union remittance, update and maintain union rates and funds. Create, maintain, and control employee files and related documentation and records of a payroll and/or HR nature. Generate and maintain payroll related reports as required including metrics, audits, and other special requests. Produce official Confirmation of Employment Letters when requested and all Record of Employment (ROE) notices for employees. High volume weekly data entry including timesheets. Respond to all internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Other duties may be assigned to support Finance team activities. Hours per week: Monday - Friday TBD Rate of Pay: TBD