Closing Date: February 25, 2025 at 12:00pm

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely
processing of payroll for all employees within the organization

Education and Experience

• College Diploma in Accounting & Payroll, plus 5 years work related
  experience.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing or similar administrative role
  (experience in payroll or HR is a plus).

Skills/Abilities

• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure payroll is processed accurately without
  errors.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for responding
  to employee inquiries and coordinating with other departments.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve payroll discrepancies and other payrollrelated challenges quickly and effectively.
• Organizational: Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the
  ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Payroll Software: Proficiency with payroll software platforms (Sage 300 &
  HRMS).
• Microsoft Office: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to
  work with formulas, data manipulation, and pivot tables.
• Data Management: Strong data entry skills and an ability to manage large
  volumes of payroll information accurately.

Detailed Responsibilities and Expected Results

Payroll Processing Support:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of bi-weekly and weekly payroll for
  all employees (salaried, hourly, temporary, and contract).
• Ensure accuracy in the collection, calculation, and input of employee work
  hours, overtime and other variable pay components.
• Validate employee timecards, attendance records, and leave requests, and
  follow up on discrepancies or missing information.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure proper payroll setup for new hires,
  terminations, and employee status changes (e.g., promotions, pay raises,
  job changes).

Payroll Data Maintenance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records in the payroll
  system.
• Ensure that all payroll-related changes (e.g., direct deposit, address
  updates) are processed and documented appropriately.
• Review and update employee benefits, pension and other related payroll
  data as required.

Payroll Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to federal legislation and payroll compliance and
  regulations.
• Respond to government inquiries regarding payroll data.

Employee Payroll Inquiries:

• Serve as the point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Resolve discrepancies and issues regarding pay, or deductions promptly
  and professionally.

Year-End Payroll Duties:

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of T4s.
• Help coordinate annual reconciliation of payroll records.

Other Duties:

• Assist with setting up new payroll processes, systems, or software updates
  to improve payroll efficiency.
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies or
  issues.
• Stay current on payroll legislation, and best practices.

Other Requirements

• Must have the ability to travel if required;
• Must have good computer skills, with strong knowledge of Microsoft
  Word and Excel
• Must have Safe Food Handlers Certification or be willing to take it as
  soon aspossible
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, current within the
  last 12months

Salary: TBD

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Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three
current references, two of which are employment related, to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Human Resources
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email at the address
listed below.

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Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.