Senior Payroll Administrator

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

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About the role

The Senior Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing the full-cycle payroll for Canada. This person will also assist with payroll reconciliation and audits. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, has good Excel skills, and has a strong understanding of payroll compliance.

What you’ll do here

• Process bi-weekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees in Workday, ensuring full cycle completion.

• Carry out all payroll processing tasks in Workday to ensure precise payroll calculations and uphold the integrity of payroll data and related records.

• Audit processes for new hires, employee changes, leaves, and terminations in Workday.

• Validate that all employees have submitted their timesheet.

• Validate that supervisors have approved all timesheets for their employees.

• Conduct follow-up with employees and supervisors for missing time sheets that have either not been approved or that have been approved in error.

• Follow up with staff for missing project codes or activities codes.

• Train and oversee payroll coordinators in the production and the processing of pays for over 700 employees in Quebec and Canada combined on a bi-weekly basis.

• Act as a point of contact for any payroll-related questions or requests and handle them accurately and in a timely manner.

• Remit RRSP and DPSP funds to company custodian

• Audit our Service Canada Records of Employment (terminations, leaves, etc.).

• Perform all tasks related to payroll accounting (journal entries).

• Oversee and reconcile tax filing with our third-party compliance partner OneSource Virtual (OSV)

• Participate in reviewing and ensuring compliance with payroll procedures in accordance with local regulations.

• Researching best practices to identify new payroll processes and policies, including preparation of payroll documentation.

• Participate in various payroll audits.

• Manage the year-End process of providing tax statements to governments and employees

• Provide remittance details for contract workers who are not incorporate to accounts payable. 

• Consolidate T4A’s from AP into overall T4 filing.

What you’ll need to succeed

• DEC in administration or other relevant training.

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Canadian payroll processing.

• Experience with Workday ERP software is an asset

• Experience with Dayforce and/or ADP systems.

• Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

• Canadian Payroll Association certification; PCP/SCP.

• General understanding of accounting principles as it relates to payroll and compensation.

• Great organizational skills and ability to do follow-ups.

• Honesty, discretion and responsible.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve situations in a timely manner.

• Must possess strong client services and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Altasciences strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the above-mentioned requirement. Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Senior Payroll Administrator including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:

• The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.

• The employee communicates frequently with Altasciences employees across Canada and the United States. As such, English is the main language used to correspond between offices.

What We Offer

• 100% Remote position.

• Regular, full time position; 37,5 hours/week.

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans.

• RRSP with Employer Match.

• Paid Vacation and Holidays.

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave.

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs.

Altasciences’ incentive programs include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Annual Performance Reviews

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!