We have an immediate opening for a full time Payroll Clerk to join our Finance Team in our Sagkeeng office. The appointee supports the Director of Finance in ensuring the payroll and benefit processing is in compliance with applicable provincial regulations and according to company policies.

Providing assistance for multiple financial activities relating to the Agency's bi-weekly payroll function, the successful candidate will timely and accurately enter/report payroll data for all salary and hourly employees. The role administers all employee benefit and retirement programs, processes and manages all benefit premium remittances, and all remittances to the Canada Revenue Agency and the Workers Compensation Board. This position is ideally suited for individuals who maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality and integrity, are well organized, and can perform at a high level while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Entering employee information and payroll data into the current financial system.
• Answering employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll.

• Processing new employees, promotions, salary increases.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports.

• Process the Agency's payroll accurately and in a timely manner (bi-weekly)
• Assists with year-end processes, including T4's and other documentation.
• Process all garnishment and maintenance enforcement orders in accordance with the law.
• Other duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.
• Maintains confidential records and files in accordance with the Provincial Standards and Regulations.
• Maintains files and record security.
• Attends to training when required/requested
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of directly related Payroll experience;
• Enrolled in Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation program or working towards same.
• Proficient computer skills with various program experience – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook;
• Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce Payroll system is required.
• Knowledge of Sage Accpac a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills, commitment to confidentiality and ability to take initiative.
• Attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality