Payroll Supervisor
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Purpose
The Payroll Supervisor will provide reliable, responsive, accurate, and timely payroll service in support of compensation, benefits, payroll tax, and reporting services. Supervise assigned Payroll team including oversight of payroll tasks assigned to payroll specialist and development of their career progression. This position also liaises with internal and external stakeholders on matters including but not limited to; wages, benefits and pension plans, reporting, and software issues.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise the work of payroll specialist including oversight of payroll tasks assigned to payroll specialist and development of their career progression.
• Coordinate the daily payroll activities and functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as a senior liaison for payroll-related matters with superior customer service.
• Backup for processing bi-weekly, monthly, special payrolls, and year-end payrolls in a timely and accurate manner using SAP.
• Accurately process changes forwarded by HR, while ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures, permits, and regulations.
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and ensure completion of payrolls by deadlines.
• Responsible for balancing earnings and deductions totals, inspecting automated system outputs such as registers and standard reports, determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions.
• Transmit direct deposit file to the bank, resolve incomplete transactions, including rejected funds and other
processing problems. Process and monitor garnishment orders.
• Generate and post journal entries. Liaise with Finance on GL reconciliation issues and mapping.
• Prepare, submit, and file tax/premium reports to government agencies and internal/external reporting to 3rd
party vendors. Assist with year-end reconciliation and tax reporting.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Participate in payroll projects, develop and maintain payroll procedures, and provide training and documentation
for the payroll department.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations, troubleshoot issues, and provide immediate responses to data queries and
clarifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not
necessarily all-inclusive.
Education and Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is preferred.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of payroll experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience supervising payroll teams and leading payroll projects.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office; ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated in keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory changes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented and resourceful.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Superior customer service and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a diverse team of peers and subordinates.
• Ability to identify and set priorities, effectively allocate resources, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Working Conditions:
• This role is based in Orla Mining's office in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The schedule for this role is either 4 days on with 3 days off, working 10 hours per day, or 5 days on with 2 days off, working 8 hours per day.
Compensation:
• The base salary range for this position is CAD$98,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company's annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 10% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.