25 Oct
American Express
Toronto
Description
You Lead the Way.
We've Got Your Back.
With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.
When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other.
Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success.
Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our
company values
and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day.
And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
How will you make an impact in this role?
This position reports to the Manager-Colleague Servicing.
This role is responsible for the timely, compliant and accurate end to end processing of Canada's Bi-Weekly payroll.
This position demands meticulous attention to detail, technological skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent service to our colleagues.
Primary Responsibilities: Execute Canadian bi-weekly payroll runs, responsible for adjustments for approval and entry.
This includes managing employee status changes, benefit deductions, taxable benefits, leaves of absence, new hires, transfers, terminations, and other payroll-related entries
Stay abreast of changes in Canadian payroll legislation and regulations
Ensure compliance with local regulations and tax requirements.
Support timely tax filing
Process and submit all Records of Employment to Service Canada each pay period
Year-end preparation, audits and ensuring the balance of tax forms
Collaborate with internal stake holders, partners and external vendors to optimize payroll
Responsible for timely and comprehensive solution of escalated issues/inquiries related to pay
Coordinate payroll system enhancements and ensure proper testing and implementation
Audit inputs from upstream systems, files, i.e., HCM software, engaging with the submitter to make corrections as required
Ensure meticulous processing of transactions in adherence to internal policies, controls,
procedures, and government agency regulations
Assist in identifying risks and implementing new controls as needed
Cultivate specialized expertise in tax issues, payroll reporting, HCM and ADP software, and other payroll systems through active participation in job training and seminars
Engage proactively in team projects
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or as responsibilities
Maintain documentation flow for payroll changes, with clear communication with internal departments to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll adjustments
Oversee the updating of all Canadian Payroll Processing documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping practices,
ensuring transactions align with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements
Support government and American Express leaves of absences appropriate payroll processing
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree or a degree in business related function, along with 2-5 years of progressive Canadian payroll experience or equivalent
Completion of National Payroll Institute PCP certification (or working towards it) is required
Experience with payroll processing systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, ADP Global View, ADP eTime)
Knowledgeable on Canadian short-term disability and maternity leaves
Deep understanding and experience with Canadian Year-end processes and reporting requirements
Fluent in English (both written and oral),
French considered an asset
Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to the detail
Effectively analyze data to problem solve and/or develop rationale and creative solutions
Able to manage highly confidential information in a professional manner
Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
Able to work independently and is a self-starter
Flexible and adaptable to change
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite
Proficient in Excel
Possess strong interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills and can interact effectively with colleagues at all levels
Qualifications
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being.
That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life.
Benefits include: Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”).
If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Job: Finance
Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Schedule
Full-time
Req ID:
24018589
▶️ Payroll Specialist
🖊️ American Express
📍 Toronto