Payroll Specialist (12 month Contract)

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION 

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of  bi-weekly payroll for Red Bull Canada and Red Bull Canada Distribution.  

Interpret pay policies (e.g., vacation, overtime, calculations based on deductions, withholding exemptions, etc.) and respond to payroll related inquiries from employees and/or key stakeholders. 

Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholding and company deductions. 
Maintain employee records in payroll systems.  

Perform audit of payroll data prior to completion using a variety of reports, analysis and validation of payroll processing results. 

Execution of year-end payroll reconciliation and T4 and RL1 issuance. 

Main liaison with the Accounting / Tax team for reconciling questions, credits/debits to assist in timely resolution. 

PAYROLL / TAX ASSISTANCE 

Assist with Provincial WCB Reporting and general account maintenance with the Govt. bodies.  

Assist with annual legislative and statutory reporting regarding EHTs, RL1, T2200s, WCB, etc. 

Assess, monitor, and follow-up with all taxable benefit adjustments at year-end (e.g., company fleet, parking etc.).  

Support with reconciling the detailed calculations for T4 and RL1 and respond to employee queries regarding the same. 

Assist with the Stats Canada surveys for all Payroll items. 

Provide relevant files for SAP uploads (e.g., payroll, monthly and year end accruals, bonus etc.).