Paymaster

What We Offer:

• Family-owned business founded in 1978.
• Permanent employment in a rapidly growing company.
• Easily accessible by public transportation / On-site parking.
• Competitive compensation with the first salary review after 3 months.
• 4 personal days off per year.
• Competitive group insurance program, including telemedicine!
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) and DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) with employer contribution.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Comprehensive onboarding plan.
• Specific training programs by position.
• Numerous internal career advancement opportunities.
• Employer-subsidized cafeteria service.
• Referral program with a $2,000 bonus.
• Social club activities and more!!

Role

The Payroll Manager oversees the complete payroll processing cycle for the organization's employees, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Bi-weekly payroll processing for employees in Quebec and Ontario, along with all related tasks.
• Creation of new employee records.
• Updating of vacation and personal leave banks, among others.
• Preparation of payroll data calculations (deductions, taxable benefits), final payment calculations, and production of employment records.
• Collaboration with managers and HR business partners in payroll administration (validating hours and earnings entries, etc.).
• Remittance of source deductions (federal and provincial remittances, third-party remittances, or workers' compensation, group RRSP/DPSP, etc.).
• In collaboration with the HR department, administration of the organization's compensation programs, and execution of orders/judgments/requests from various governmental bodies/authorities/creditors (e.g., alimony, garnishment, etc.).
• Payroll accounting, i.e., journal entries, account reconciliations and analyses (monthly group insurance invoice, etc.), general ledger account monitoring, budget process participation, etc.
• Management of the year-end process, including required government filings, transmission of tax data, reconciliation, and preparation of tax slips (T4, R1, etc.).
• Prepare payroll-related HR statistics and indicators.
• Support the HR and accounting departments to optimize collaboration.

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or DEC combined with solid experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute (definitely an asset).
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of employer legal requirements and obligations in Quebec and Ontario (an asset).
• Solid experience in payroll processing and the annual payroll management cycle, i.e., payroll accounting, year-end process, etc.
• Familiarity and proficiency with various payroll systems, preferably Nethris and Ceridian (Dayforce).
• Work experience in the manufacturing sector and ERP systems.
• Intermediate functions in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.).
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.

Abilities and Skills

• Absolute discretion at all times and in all circumstances, impeccable work ethic.
• Ability to manage time and priorities. Sense of urgency and proactivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team and collaborate in a matrix, multi-site, and multicultural organization.
• Analytical skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail.

Company Description (www.transit.ca):

Since 1978, at Société Morgan Transit, the largest truck manufacturer in America, values such as respect, collaboration, pride, and enjoyment guide every decision we make. As a member of the Morgan family since 2024, we benefit from the stability and resources of a large company while maintaining a close-knit and engaging corporate culture. With us, the potential is limitless. Whether you're just starting your career or climbing the "next rung," learn how to build the career of YOUR CHOICE at Société Morgan Transit.