Site Name: Canada - Ontario - Mississauga, Canada - Quebec - Laval

　　Posted Date: Dec 6 2023

　　Job Purpose:

　　The Payroll Specialist serves as a vital role in the overall success of the payroll function. The Payroll Specialist will assist in the facilitation of payroll processing under supervision of Payroll Lead. This is an administrative position consisting of varied assignments and responsibilities, the primary of which is supporting all inhouse payroll activities in the processing bi-weekly payroll for almost 2,000 employees. This position will also play an integral role in ensuring the success of the team by providing guidance on data inputs that feed the payroll function and partnering with Canada leadership team. This takes a strong, experienced, and enthusiastic Payroll Specialist to keep things moving in the right direction.

　　Details (Your Responsibilities):

　　This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following...Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and provincial laws, regulations and reporting requirements relating to salaries, wages, overtime, benefit plans and workers' compensation.Maintain supporting documents for internal/external auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly, and timely to requests for data.Assist with the planning, organizing, and monitoring of all aspects of the payroll function, this includes, but is not limited to, administrative duties involving the development and maintenance of payroll systems, internal controls and records and time tracking.Troubleshoot, research and provide recommendations to resolve payroll issuesRecommend ways to optimize the payroll process while reducing time expenditures and unnecessary costsRespond to employee requests/inquiries pertaining to payroll mattersMaintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidentialSupport year-end processes including, but not limited to, processing necessary remittance reconciliation, earning and deduction code mappings and other reviews to troubleshoot and get ahead of any discrepanciesAssist with retro processing to ensure all necessary adjustments are properly recorded and paidServe as liaison with HRSC for training and questions. Provide updates to team on upcoming payroll items that may drive callsPerform payroll function across multiple provincial legislative requirements and proven success in ensuring compliance.Act as point of contact for local Canadian team to support local requirements related to Payroll Why you?

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bilingualism (French/English) required. Due to the nature of the work tasks, applicants must be bilingual in French and English (written/spoken) to be considered, as in their role the incumbent must work closely with external/internal stakeholders in other provinces/countries that do not speak French).2-3 years' experience in Canada payroll environment within large corporations at a regional and/or global levelExperience in Canadian payroll legislative requirementsAbility to interact with all levels within the organization and externally, including senior leadership, and third-party vendors.Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel/ MacroHigh level of problem-solving skills, and ability to innovate and identify new efficiencies.Strong analytical, organizational and time management skillsExceptional time management skills and ability to work under pressure in deadline-driven environment. A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines is required.Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, and track and follow up on projects.Comfortable working in a team environment and resolving issues directly with business partners and leadership.Able to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.Basic understanding of payroll processes, procedures, controls, regulations, and compliance related to all different areas across HR such asExperience on tax filings to annual balances, T4Experience in Test & maintain all payroll tax updates are made to ensure compliance with all jurisdictions and Service CanadaExperience Maintain the tax location code table and unemployment ratesExperience in ROEExperience with dealing with Service CanadaExperience with outsource vendor to complete amended returns, where required.Experience on analysis of payroll/payroll tax/equity/benefits reconciliationsExperience on SOX controls and other GAAP related principlesExperience in jurisdictional tax auditsPreferred Qualifications

　　If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plusCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is preferred.Workday Certify preferred.Experience with other HR information systems and payroll systems beneficial.Ability to lead change management processes from a Canadian Enterprise perspective, liaising with multiple cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, HR, Tech, etc)Advanced knowledge on Excel (Macros)#LI-GSK

　　Why Us?

　　GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

　　Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

　　GSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to apply to our career opportunities. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [email protected] . Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.

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