Payroll Specialist

National Veterinary Associates - California, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

California, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are rapidly growing and have some exciting new opportunities within our Finance team at NVA Canada. We are seeking a self-driven, inspirational Payroll Specialist that values a Servant leadership approach. The Payroll Specialist brings an understanding of the full range of payroll disciplines and capability around the delivery of high caliber front-line services to NVA employees, and a passion for supporting and enabling the organization's objectives and success.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative guidance to veterinary hospital sites across Canada on payroll administration, legislative inquiries, and payroll system configuration.
• Respond to veterinary hospital payroll issues through identification of the problem, research on answers, and provision of guidance.
• Guide customers through Payroll software, enabling effective use of the software.
• Keep abreast of trends and changes in payroll and employment legislative areas.
• Support, guide, and assist other team members in resolving hospital and payroll queries.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations and government filings to meet deadlines.
• Review supporting documentation related to hires, terminations, compensation changes, and follow up on any issues prior to payroll submission.
• Submit bi-weekly Dayforce Payroll.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience processing full cycle payroll with good knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, reconciliations, and payroll taxes.
• 3+ years' experience with Ceridian Dayforce, report writing, and implementation and testing experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of multi-provincial payroll and employment legislation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, issue resolution, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• National Payroll Institute designated PCP or PLP.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in French is an asset.