Junior Payroll Administrator

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

About the role: 

We're hiring a Junior Payroll Administrator to support our Senior People Operations Partner with a number of projects and the processing of payroll and benefits administration. The Junior Payroll Administrator will work closely with the People team (Human Resources & Talent Acquisition), Finance as well as our HRIS for processing our semi-monthly payroll for our US and Canada employees. 

What you will be doing: 

• Create and process the company’s payroll, including verifying time-cards, calculating wages, and ensuring timely payment to employees
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including new hires, terminations, leaves, and changes in employee information
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies and errors
• Ensure payroll registers and schedules are submitted on time for approval
• Maintain Payroll schedule calendars and notifications
• Troubleshoot with US and Canada payroll provider as needed
• Maintain payroll files and provide Finance with reports as needed
• Collate information on the above process, and create an accurate and efficient filing system
• Manage the monthly reconciliation of benefits deductions, 401k and RRSP and the impact of those changes on employees along with the HR team
• Support the month-end and year end closings process by preparing necessary payroll reports and reconciliations
• Understands and follow Federal and State regulations as it pertains to payroll compliance including State and Local tax jurisdiction, Parental Family Leave, and other state and federal mandated programs  
• Maintain employee confidence and protecting the payroll operation by keeping information strictly confidential
• Work with the People Team on questions and report requests
• Enroll employees in retirement plans
• Assist employees with payroll related inquiries and resolve any issues in a timely and professional manner
• Support onboarding, I-9 verifications  
• Responsible for mail distribution (electronically)
• Participate in payroll-related audits and provide required documentation and explanation if needed

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) specialized in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Human Resources
• Experience with Excel (competent with managing, reviewing & analyzing data, ideally you will have experience utilizing VLOOKUP & challenging data) and payroll systems such as Paychex or ADP
• High attention to detail to ensure error free payroll processing
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrable experience within a payroll function
• Basic understanding of payroll taxes and other regulatory requirements 
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $60,000 - $65,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

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