Payroll Specialist

ARYZTA is a global baking company with a Passion for Good Food. We provide our retail and foodservice customers with a portfolio of bakery solutions so they can deliver memorable, delicious food to consumers. With operations in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, ARYZTA has become a global leader in the baked goods industry and one of the largest specialty bakery companies in the world.

Member of the Payroll team that will ensure accurate processing and recording of ARYZTA Canada’s weekly and bi-weekly payroll, administer timely and accurate financial information, participate in daily data entry Payroll processing, and provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.

* Perform daily payroll department operations, for Canadian workforce * Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely * Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports * Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance, as needed * Execute eTime time and attendance processing and interface with payroll * Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed * Process manual checks * Review and process new hire data received from the Canadian HR team * Other duties as assigned by the Payroll Management Team

* High School Diploma/GED * Canadian Payroll certification (PCP, Payroll Compliance Practitioner) preferred and will be required to attain during employment * 4-6 years experience processing multi-state, high-volume payroll * Working knowledge of payroll best practices * Strong knowledge of federal and provicial regulations * Strong PC skills including advanced proficiency in Excel * Working knowledge of eTime, ADP and/or Ultimate Software preferred * Strong work ethic and team player * High degree of professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity * Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material * Strong interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills * Ability to communicate with various levels of management * Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills * Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills * Canada payroll experience preferred but not required.