Payroll administrators

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements

• Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions

• Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts

• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements

• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies

• May be responsible for the development and/or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes

• Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems

• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans

• Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay

• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• Completion of college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration or Experience in payroll administration is usually required.

• Payroll association certification may be required.

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.