National Payroll Specialist Jobs

Department: Finance

Location: Remote – Canada or Hybrid, Victoria BC

Who we’re looking for

National Payroll Specialist

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As National Payroll Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for 500 WCG employees across Canada. The National Payroll Specialist ensures timely processing of federal and provincial remittances including Employer Health Tax and Workers Compensation Board premiums and handles payroll accounting entries and reconciliations. WCG currently utilizes UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) to process payroll but is actively exploring alternative solutions to better fit our growing company. The successful candidate will play a big role in selecting the new payroll solution and then implementing it along with other key staff at WCG including a dedicated IT Resource.

What you’ll do

• Develop and prepare payroll, government, and statistical reports
• Provide support to the Finance team as needed
• Process semi-monthly payroll in accordance with federal and provincial employment standards and regulations across Canada
• Prepare remittances for various provincial Workers’ Compensation Boards and Employer Health Tax
• Prepare and enter journal entries, and records payroll benefit invoices and payments, in MS Navision
• Support in the selection and implementation of a new payroll system
• Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations, including automation of routine procedures and integration of systems

What you bring

• Extensive experience in administering a multi-provincial payroll with strong knowledge of Employer Standards Acts and Federal requirements
• Willingness to learn and enhance skills
• Relevant professional development completed to complement practical experience
• 5+ years of practical experience in processing full-cycle pay-runs
• Intermediate Excel knowledge
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation (formerly Certified Payroll Manager, or CPM)
• Ability to self-audit own work as well as output from payroll system
• Good technical skills relating to financial software programs
• Ability to organize workload and time effectively to ensure adherence to all deadlines
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and processing

What we offer

• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• Competitive salary ($75,000-85,000)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time off policy to encourage work/life balance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork

For complete job requirements, please see the full on the WCG Careers page.

WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.