About Walker
Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.
Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business, and our employees evolve with us.
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk at our Walker – Head Office location.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager and under the direction of the Payroll Administrator, the incumbent reviews and processes payroll for all Walker Industries Holdings companies and divisions, on an accurate and timely basis; processes and/or assists in processing weekly, semimonthly, monthly, quarterly and annual payments, reconciliations and documentation for EHT, WSIB, WCB, Receiver General, retirement programs and unions.
Responsibilities
- Uploads hours from Time Management software to payroll system.
- Calculates hours for manual timecards, verifies supervisors’ approval of hours, and enters hours in payroll system.
- Processes necessary manual adjustments and calculations such as vacation pay or other adjustments for rate changes ensuring accuracy.
- Processes electronic payments for such remittances as EI, CPP, Tax Deductions, WCB, RBC Pension and RRSP to meet legislative requirements, employment standards or to comply with collective agreements.
- Completes and submits appropriate documentation concerning employment, as necessary, such as Records of Employment.
- Assists in completing year-end reporting requirements including T4’s, WSIB, WCB, EHT returns and reconciliations.
Provides back-up support to the department as required and performs other related duties as deemed necessary for the successful operations of the department.
Skills
This position requires a demonstrated degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize daily tasks. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working relationships.
- Demonstrated to handle payroll information confidentially and professionally. Maintains a work environment that is consistent with privacy policies and procedures.
- Business acumen - demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to payroll and privacy policies.
- Able to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required.
- Proficient computer skills to keyboard effectively and produce accurate work.
- Proficient communication skills, both oral and written, to disseminate information with clarity, in one on one, or group situations.
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues, including senior management.
- Thorough - makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly, attentive to details, keeps accurate records
- Proactive - anticipates and initiates action to meet needs
Adaptable - able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
Education & Job Knowledge
College diploma or equivalent level of education – Business Admin or other related studies; additional courses in payroll would be an asset; WHMIS.
Experience
Greater than two but less than three years of proven payroll experience.
Certificates, Licenses or Registration
No specific certificates, licenses or registrations are required for this position.
Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker
Career Support
- Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
- Internal advancement opportunities at all levels
- Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition
Health & Well Being
- Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Culture & Community
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Social and networking events
Salary/Wage & Benefits
- Competitive salary including a bonus component
- Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans
- Paid vacation days
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Term life insurance and critical illness
- Retirement programs including Pension, RRSP and TFSA
To learn more, visit walkerind.com
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in the application.