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Position Summary:
Gordon Food Service is hiring a Payroll Coordinator. Performs specialized payroll record keeping, maintenance, review, verification, support, and related work to ensure accurate and efficient processing of payroll functions.
What you will do:
Processing of the weekly Canada Payroll.
Attain adept knowledge of Workday and interacting systems.
Respond promptly to payroll related questions and requests via phone, fax, and e-mail, including the mainline phone and payroll email boxes.
Work with the Payroll lead to ensure accurate balancing within the weekly payroll totals.
Run weekly annual bonus payrolls including review/balancing of output prior to final payroll run.
Process STD/LTD and worker’s compensation payments weekly.
Complete verifications of earnings for Service Canada within 48 hours of receipt.
Pull data from the Onbase system and sort into payroll folders.
Audit new hire reporting to ensure proper setup of employees.
Process PTO/vacation cash ins, ensuring all requirements are met.
Track and remit RRSP benefits/payments.
Run suffix runs and any special annual payroll runs as assigned.
Process Hours Transfer forms, following up with managers to resolve issues.
Interpret and process garnishment and child support orders, including setup, balancing, payment and communication with agencies and employees.
Collaborate with IT to resolve problems or issues that arise with weekly integrations.
Conduct weekly review of time and attendance error reports, collaborate with managers to correct missing or error transactions within the system.
Weekly review of audit reports to identify and initiate corrections by HR Teams prior to processing payroll.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When you will work:
4-Day Workweek: 10-hour daily shifts, including 1 remote day per week
Flexibility: Occasional shifts may extend beyond 10 hours based on operational needs.
Holidays: May be required to work up to 5 holidays per year.
Experience:
One to three years previous payroll experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
Developed math aptitude and basic understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes and government payroll regulations.
Communication and interpersonal skills needed to represent the department and speak at minor functions.
Excellent time management and organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and complete them under pressure.
Display good presentation, change management, facilitation and collaboration abilities.
Detail-oriented and accurate.
Strong team player.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, email and internet software applications.
Experience with basic office machines (computer, fax, phone, etc.).
Workday, Kronos/UKG software experience helpful, but not required.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Skills Required
- One to three years of previous payroll experience or equivalent education, training, and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes, and government payroll regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Strong team-player abilities
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, email, and internet software applications
- Experience with basic office machines, including computers, fax machines, and phones
- Associate degree in accounting or related field
- Workday experience
- Kronos/UKG software experience
- Presentation, change management, facilitation, and collaboration abilities
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
