Payroll Specialist

Position Description:

Do you relish the challenges of the payroll industry? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team?
CGI is looking for talented people to join its payroll team. We are looking for bilingual individuals to help us produce high quality payroll deliverables.In this role you will collaborate with several business units on their payroll data. You will communicate and interact with Human Resources and government entities to ensure the accuracy and compliance of payroll information.The Payroll Specialist will also play a role in resolving issues and develop new processus to ensure the achievement of expected results. If you have payroll experience and are excited about continuous learning in a global environment, we would like to meet you.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

-Processing of Canadian Payroll.
-Entering & verifying data required for payroll preparation.
-Generating payroll data validation reports. Balance T4 and RL1 at the end of the year and complete the summaries.
-Manage Deduction At Source/Remittances.
-Validate payments with CRA & RQ. Analyze and responds to CRA & RQ.
-Drafting letters and other messages to institutions, governments, and the like.
-Preparing and issuing records of employment.
- Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
-Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

-Minimum experience of 5 years relevant experience as a payroll professional.
-Solid understanding of Canadian payroll practices and standards.
-Certification/training from the Canadian Payroll Association would be an asset.
-High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
-Good communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of Oracle's PeopleSoft (an asset).
-Ability to manage stress and deadlines.
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60 000–$115 000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• Detail-oriented
• English
• Finance
• French
• Payroll
• Team Collaboration
• TeamPlayer

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
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