Payroll & Operations Associate

Job title: Payroll & Operations Associate

Company: Accountant Staffing

Job description: Job DescriptionWe are looking for a reliable professional to join our client as a Payroll & Operations Associate at their office in Dartmouth, NS. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring timely and accurate payroll and benefits processing, while also providing support to employees and management in a growth-focused environment. Beyond payroll, this great opportunity offers the potential to expand your experience in People & Culture and contribute to shaping the future of the human resources business function.Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Oversee payroll processing from start to finish, including data collection, calculations, and payments
• Handle employee setups, terminations, and updates
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and manage required reporting
• Customize payroll systems based on client needs
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and generate reports
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy
• Stay updated on payroll trends and suggest improvements
• Support payroll-related issues in employee and manager systems
• Work with the finance team to align payroll changes and record entries
• Manage employee benefits administration, including system management and vendor communication
• Track vacation entitlements and ensure adherence to policies
• Assist with hiring processes and documentation
• Participate in assigned projects and additional duties as needed

Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with employee benefits administration and management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of accountability
• Proficient in learning new software and technology
• Experience with payroll system Wagepoint is an asset

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Natalie Clothier, Senior Recruitment Consultant at .Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at .Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

Expected salary:

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:02:34 GMT

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