City : Markham

Category : Other

Industry : Professional Services

Employer : BGIS

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

Further information is available at www.bgis.com

Why Choose BGIS?

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, we hire the best and brightest to inspire change for a sustainable future and drive innovation through best practices and technology within our communities and the real estate management services industry.

At BGIS, you will be part of a diverse, team-oriented workplace, with opportunities to drive your career development forward. Our goal is to ensure that our workforce is a reflection of the diversity that exists within the community in which we operate and serve. We offer a competitive and value-driven compensation and benefits package, great employee programs, a healthy work life balance, and more. Join our team and become part of a leading global corporate real estate company today!

Summary 

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely processing of payroll for both union and non-union team members.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

•      Processes payrolls for union and non-union employees according to established schedules
•      Reviews applicable collective agreements and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements and schedules for various collective agreements representing unionized team members across the company.
•      Reviews applicable policies and documentations and ensures thorough understanding of all pay elements for non-unionized team members
•      Responsible for accurate processing of all payroll elements including but not limited to employee pay, payroll deductions and remittances
•      Performs calculations for items including but not limited to payroll deductions and remittances
•      Conducts audit of payroll records to ensure integrity and compliance with all requirements
•      Assists in the identification and implementation of payroll process and systems enhancements
•      Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

•      College diploma with 3-5 years’ of related work experience​
•      Knowledge of Canadian Payroll rules and regulations
•      Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•      Ability to administer a process according to established procedures and requirements
•      Ability to identify, investigate and resolve payroll related issues
•      Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy
•      Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution
•      Ability to maintain confidentiality
•      Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information
•      Proficient with payroll systems preferably ADP Globalview along with ability to learn new applications quickly.  Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook
•      Demonstrated language proficiency (both verbal and written) in English 
•      Experience with unionized payrolls is an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

     - Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification from Canadian Payroll Association