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Payroll Specialist - US & Canada

Job Details

  • Posted:26th April, 2025
  • Sector:Finance,
  • Location:Houston, Texas, United States
  • Job Ref:18390
  • Salary:Competitive Base Salary + WFH
Our client, a global corporation is looking to hire an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a 1 year contract. This position offers hybrid working 2 days in the office based in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing the bi-weekly payroll process for between 700-900 employees.
  • Processing both hourly and salaried employees' payroll, ensuring all data is accurately recorded.
  • Setting up and maintaining state and provincial tax accounts, including withholding and unemployment contributions.
  • Ensuring full compliance with all federal and provincial regulations, such as CRA, CPP, EI, and more.
  • Reviewing and implementing new garnishment orders in compliance with relevant laws.
  • Preparing and submitting necessary payroll tax forms, including T4s, ROEs, and other required documents.
  • Calculating and adjusting pay for new hires, terminations, and other pay discrepancies as required.
  • Producing and reviewing month-end payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
  • Verifying and updating new hire details, employee changes, and voluntary deductions before processing payroll.
  • Calculating bonuses and other variable pay as needed, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Reviewing and verifying that all payroll calculations, withholdings, and deductions comply with legal and company standards.
  • Processing stop payments, payroll adjustments, and correcting any discrepancies promptly.
  • Managing responses to unemployment claims and ensuring proper processing.
  • Administering employee deductions for benefits, pensions, and statutory leave entitlements (e.g., vacation and holiday pay).

Key Requirements:
  • Around 3-5 years' payroll experience.
  • Experience managing payroll for 300+ employees, including multi-state payroll is essential
  • Experience using UKG Payroll Software (preferred).
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll processes is required.
  • FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is preferred.

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