PAYROLL ADVISOR

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Preparation and computation of accurate hourly and salaried payroll, ensuring the orderly and timely payment of remuneration to employees and the accurate application of deductions and benefits.
• Coordination of diverse elements of payroll such as; retroactive payments, deductions, taxable benefits, northern travel, reserve earnings, garnishing orders, severance payments, maternity top-ups, and personnel and benefit data updates.
• Analysis of payroll output to ensure accuracy and compliance by reviewing and actioning applicable reports.
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to pay and deductions.
• Preparation of retirement and severance payments, ensuring applicable tax is withheld, any tax-free payments are made to the appropriate financial institutions and documentation completed for Superannuation Board.
• Provide assistance to employees on pay & benefit related queries.
• Review and application of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Exemption at Source letters ensuring that applicable tax is reduced.

• Grade 12 education with a Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate, an additional related Certificate, plus three years' directly related experience specializing in payroll and benefit administration;
  OR
• Grade 12 education with a Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate plus four years' directly related experience specializing in payroll and benefit administration.
• Demonstrated PC skills with a working knowledge of SAP, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Provincial and Federal Legislated payroll reporting requirements.
• Detailed working knowledge of Manitoba Hydro's accounting structure/functions, payroll processes, procedures, corporate policies, government regulations and collective agreements.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at various levels within the Corporation as well as with external agencies.