Location: 417 Connell St, Woodstock, New Brunswick

The Franchise Management Group of Companies (FMI) is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in North America. We currently own and operate more than 400 Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Panera Bread locations across 20 different provinces and states. With presence in all 10 provinces and 11 states, FMI is proud to employ over 7,000 people. All operations are administered from our Support Center in Woodstock, New Brunswick.

Franchise Management Inc. (FMI) is seeking to hire an individual who embodies our core values of Heart, Integrity, and Drive to fill the role of Bilingual Payroll Specialist. As a Bilingual Payroll Specialist at FMI, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with multiple financial activities relating to company bi-weekly payroll functions. This includes timely and accurate reporting of payroll data; ensuring the accuracy of preliminary payroll reports, time sheets and spreadsheets; and assuring compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations and company policies.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all company employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy
• Ensure that all salaries are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees
• Reconcile journal entries with automated payroll remittances
• Timely submission of period end numbers
• Prepares forms such as records of employment and income tax forms
• Accept and process pre-authorized staff expense forms, and distribute reimbursement checks as necessary
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Handle inquiries arising from their respective payroll(s)
• Implement salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and so on in accordance with instructions given
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements
• If necessary, monitor holiday and attendance records for business units
• Collaborate with the HR department and other departments to ensure pay and personnel records are accurate and up to date.

What you'll need:

Qualifications

• Completion of one or two-year college diploma or other related program of study
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent considered an asset
• Bilingualism is required
• Ability to maintain and preserve strict confidentiality
• Strong knowledge and capabilities in Excel
• Detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
• Ability to provide professional customer service
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Why Work for FMI?

• You'll surround yourself with a team whose members are committed to being the best at what they do.
• You'll have a flexible work environment.
• You can enroll in our comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contribution plan.
• You'll enjoy quarterly meals cooked by our Leadership Team, as well as monthly events for all staff!
• Career growth, development, and continuous learning opportunities within a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Opportunity to be involved in FMI events that give back to our community.
• Workperks discounts for various vendors across Canada and US and Discounts at all our brands.
• Educational assistance plan & Bursary Program.