Payroll administrators

Example job titles

• benefits officer - payroll administration
• pay advisor
• pay and benefits administrator
• pay and benefits clerk
• pay clerk
• payroll clerk
• payroll officer
• salary administration officer

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
• Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
• Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions
• Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration or Experience in payroll administration is usually required.
• Payroll association certification may be required.
• Experience using a payroll system or software may be required.

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