Payroll Associate (6-month contract) (North York, CA)

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle, Canada

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

We are looking for a Payroll Associate based at our North York Location. You will be responsible for ensuring that all Nestlé employees are paid accurately and on time, while delivering payroll processes in line with established best practices and maintaining the highest level of service to employees. This position is a brand-new role.

A day in the life:

As a Payroll Associate you will be working within a team of Payroll Specialists and Coordinators, responsible for the production and administration of Nestlé in Canada payroll.

You will also:

• • Administer multiple payrolls with multiple pay frequencies, ensuring consistent application of defined controlsand audits per Nestlé compliance regulations.
  • Ensure all payroll systems and processes are compliant with government requirements.
  • Create process documentation and payroll reports.
  • Consistently review a team member’s payroll on a pre-transmission basis to ensure data integrity and controls per Nestle Compliance regulations are maintained.
  • Provide front line support for payroll enquiries and issue resolution, while prioritizing workloads in order to ensure deadlines are met. Escalate issues to HR Representatives as required.
  • Process Year End Maintenance runs after close of year (Jan – Feb) prior to Tax Form generation.
  • Ensure all year end government reporting slips and filings are completed accurately and filed with the appropriate government agency in a timely manner.
  • Administration of HR invoice payments, purchase orders and payment of supplier invoices

Role Requirements

• • Undergraduate degree in a Human Resources or Finance program or business-related discipline.
  • A result and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Assertive, well-organized with the ability to adapt to change.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively across all functions and levels.
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Superior telephone manner with demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Must be comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Preferred Skills

• • Bilingualism (French/English)
  • Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word,); SAP R/3 experience

Benefits

• • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
  • Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
  • Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
  • Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
  • Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships 

Compensation Range: CAD $50,000–$52,000 annually

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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