Junior Payroll/HRIS Coordinator (12-months)

Who You Are

• You handle confidential employee and payroll information with professionalism, discretion, and care.
• You have a strong eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate work while learning payroll processes and procedures.
• You are highly organized and able to manage competing priorities while meeting important payroll deadlines.
• You are a collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and building positive working relationships across the organization.
• You are a clear and approachable communicator who is comfortable assisting employees and escalating questions when needed.
• You are curious, resourceful, and willing to ask questions to better understand processes, systems, and payroll requirements.
• You are comfortable working with technology and eager to learn payroll, HRIS, and other business systems.
• You enjoy problem-solving and are committed to finding accurate solutions while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• You are adaptable and open to learning new processes, tools, and ways of working in a supportive team environment.
• How You’ll Make an Impact
• Support day-to-day payroll administration duties, including processing biweekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner using Workday Payroll.
• Receive hands-on training and mentorship from an experienced payroll team, including exposure to:
• Full payroll processing cycle (pre-processing reports, payroll audits, and period-end activities)
• Records of Employment (ROEs) and employee payroll documentation
• Payroll adjustments, absence corrections, and data validation
• Year-end payroll processes and reporting
• Payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Assist with payroll calculations and data validation, including earnings, overtime, bonuses, allowances, and statutory deductions under the guidance of the payroll team.
• Validate payroll results through audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
• Support payroll audits and reconciliations to help ensure accurate tax withholdings, deductions, and payroll processing.
• Learn and apply payroll policies, procedures, and legislative requirements while supporting a compliant payroll process.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including support for T4/T4A preparation.
• Stay current with payroll legislation and Workday payroll functionality.
• What You Bring to the Table
• Recent completion of a diploma, certificate, or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for payroll analysis and reporting.
• Prior hands-on payroll administration experience considered an asset.
• Working towards or completion of Canadian Payroll Association certification (PCP or equivalent) preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of Canadian payroll concepts and employment legislation, or a willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver effective service to employees and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Belonging Matters Here AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.