Payroll Specialist

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Payroll Specialist. This job is full-time temporary.

Overview: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll Operations – North America, your role will consist of producing, by collaborating with the coordination team, the pay of all unionized and non-unionized employees and retirees of all Paper Excellence Group’s divisions in a timely and accurate manner ensuring quality of information generated.

Your challenges:  

• Carry out activities relating to Canadian and US payroll production within the required deadlines in accordance with fiscal regulations and within policies and procedures.

• Enter data for Family Support and garnishment.
• Reconcile payroll records and solve discrepancies in collaboration with the Finance department, if needed.
• Balance and prepare payments for various vendors and governmental agencies.
• Produce various monthly reports.
• Respond to requests from internal and external clients.
• Participate in the year-end activities for the Canadian and US payroll and ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Participate in the integration, the testing, and the implementation of payroll system enhancements, interfaces and tax updates.
• Participate in special projects as required. 

Your skills: 

• Sound judgment.
• Resourcefulness.
• Strong ability to prioritize.
• Good team player.
• Ability to execute responsibilities with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Good communication skills. 

Your profile:   

• College diploma in administration or accounting.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with payroll for employees living in another province or state.
• Experience with self-processing a volume of 400 employees or more.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Software, particularly with Excel.
• Experience with unionized payroll an asset.
• Experience with T4/R1 and W2 summary production an asset.
• Experience with DAS remittances and tax fundings an asset.
• Experience with third-party remittances such as CNESST, WSIB or EHT an asset.
• Member of the Canadian Payroll Association or the American Payroll Association is an asset.
• Experience with a major payroll software application as well as knowledge of the ADP system will be considered strong asset.
• Experience with American payroll is an asset.
• Good knowledge of payroll rules.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus. 
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience.
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work.
• Telemedicine services.
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Education assistance program.
• Health club reimbursement program.
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work.
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity.
• Office accessible by public transit.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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