Bilingual Payroll Specialist Full-time Job

Who We Are: We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

 

About The Role: As a Bilingual Payroll Specialist, you will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, monitor data integrity within Workday, and handle complex payroll adjustments. This role requires auditing employee changes, verifying payroll submissions, and implementing robust controls to guarantee accuracy. Candidates should have strong communication skills in both French and English, and proficiency in Excel, with experience in large organizations, Quebec Payroll and Workday as a plus.

 

Workplace Arrangements: This role is remote or hybrid from our Ottawa Walkley Road Office.

 

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Work Your Way! Remote or Hybrid work arrangement

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program

• Store Discount

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription

• Parental Top Up Program

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Bursary Program for children of employees

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria.

 

 

Bilingual Payroll Specialist - Accountabilities

• Execute payroll information in order to complete the pay on time and accurately

• Monitor information integrity within Workday

• Process payments, pay corrections, retro, and historical adjustments

• Audit employee changes - system terminations, leaves, and data changes

• Verify payroll information submitted from multiple sources

• Implement appropriate processes and controls (e.g. checks and balances) to ensure completeness and accuracy of all payroll related activities;

• As and when required, perform manual calculations for leaves of absence, retro pay increments, temporary wage top-ups, benefits, and adjustments that impact employee pay;

• Escalate discrepancies in salary, leave entitlements, and any other concern related to breach of Giant Tiger’s policies and legislation to the Payroll Group Manager; take corrective action in resolving system navigation problems and other payroll system-generated discrepancies          

• Back-up for Payroll Analysts for vacation coverage or leave coverage   

• Processing Family support and garnishment remittances; ensuring the amounts deducted are remitted

 

 

Bilingual Payroll Specialist - Knowledge and Skills

• Fluency in English and French is required;

• 1+ years of experience in a payroll department;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel skills;

• Ability to handle confidential, personal, and sensitive information appropriately.

 

 

Bilingual Payroll Specialist - Job Assets

• Quebec payroll experience is a strong asset and should be highlighted;

• Experience with Workday;

• Experience in a large organization with multiple legal entities.

 

Job Requisition:

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At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawas Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, youre not just shopping; youre joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. Were all about offering you a wide range of quality products for your home and family while ensuring you always enjoy the satisfaction of low, budget-friendly prices.