payroll clerk

The Payroll Clerk manages payroll functions and provides HR administrative support, including processing payroll, verifying hours, managing deductions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities involve handling employee records, resolving payroll discrepancies, and maintaining confidentiality while working with sensitive data. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, are essential for this role. The successful Payroll Clerk has excellent attention to detail and exceptional mathematical and calculation skills. *Duties and Responsibilities* Overall Responsibilities: * Distribute employee pay cheques on time and accurately * Maintain accurate records of payments made to employees * Keep track of pay periods, hourly wages, salaries, overtime, sick days and vacation days of employees * Liaise with the HR department and accounting department to ensure accurate information for payment * Utilize computer software for data entry and accounts management * File relevant reports and documents as needed * Verify employee records and consult departments in the event of a discrepancy * Maintain Employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential *Qualifications* * Administrative Business or Accounting certificate or a degree is preferred * Proven experience working as a payroll clerk in a fast-paced organization *Core Competencies* ? Excellent attention to detail ? Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills ? Multitasking and time management abilities, as well as the capacity to prioritize tasks. ? Strong verbal and written communication ? Good research and analysis skills ? Demonstrates a high level of Professionalism and integrity *Working Conditions* ? Work a standard schedule Monday to Friday 8am ? 5pm. ? Requires extended periods of sitting and working on a computer monitor. ? May require overtime or working long hours. We offer competitive industry wages, Healthcare benefits, RRSP Program. A positive working atmosphere, training and advancement opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety are all the reasons to work for Progressive Ventures. Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour Work Location: In person