About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
Location/Region: This position is located in Toronto area.
What’s the role?
As a Payroll Specialist, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Accounting/Finance.. Show case your skills and experience with process enhancement.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Processes all payrolls for the company which includes on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls.
- Collects and processes employee time and attendance data. Calculates and issues employee pay and benefits.
- Analyzes and reconciles payroll transactions to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and payroll tax laws.
- Ensures payroll information is correct by monitoring and auditing each payroll and making any corrections and adjustment needed to ensure employees are paid correctly and all taxes and deductions are correct and in compliance with the law.
- Coordinates with internal and external tax support to ensure accuracy of expat and other payroll tax payments/deductions.
- Supports payroll related harmonization projects, working in collaboration with Head of Payroll (e.g. commission, bonus, vacation accrual, company holidays, pay day alignment)
- Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Supports automation and integration system initiatives with third party providers (401K, GL Integration with SAP).
- Proposes system efficiencies and enhancements by partnering with the HRIS team.
- Acts as single point of contact for Workday payroll technical questions, in relation to interfaces with OSV, ADP and Benefit providers (e.g. HSA spent, Medical/dental)
- Creates standard reports for internal clients: Accounting, Analytics (e.g. payroll flux analysis and audit/reconciliation reports for 401K).
- Acts as technical lead for any Workday system upgrade and new acquisition in collaboration with HRIS.
- Leads and/or executes analysis and testing for payroll system modifications in case of system upgrade.
- Maintains operational/quality measures and payroll business metrics and associated controls.
- Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits and benefits.
- Handles annual and quarterly processes such as W-2 preparation.
- Prepares and distributes payroll reports
- Collaborates with HR and accounting teams to ensure accuracy
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
Do you qualify?
- High School Diploma or Equivalent, with an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- CPM from the-h-American Payroll Association required
- Five plus years payroll experience processing standard payrolls.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Workday and ADP systems experience required.
- Experience in a shared services center, preferred.
- Experience with relocation gross-ups and taxation required
- Ad hoc reporting skills required to compile and report on fringe benefit taxationExperience working with financial and benefit plan auditors
- Experience measuring, tracking and driving payroll service quality.
- Extensive multi-state, province and local tax knowledge with proven experience with registration and updates.
The annual pay range for this position is $64,000 – $80,000
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
- The list goes on!
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer
Ihr ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Jo Anne Mittelman
COVID-19 Considerations
At ZEISS our highest priority is the safety of our employees and Customers. As a result, we are adopting additional prevention measures to ensure the safety of our employees and Customers. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.
Accommodation
ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.