Araz Nigoghossian
Pierrefonds,Canada
Summary
HR & Payroll professional with experience in processing payroll for 300+ employees. Seeking a role that will enhance my skills, broaden my experience, and support my professional growth in an organization that values human resources and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR & Payroll Administrator
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 300 employees using payroll platform Ceridian Dayforce
- Ensuring accurate and compliant payroll for union employees by expertly navigating the complexities of union regulations, specialized deductions, and detailed documentation requirements
- Prepare and verify all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
- Updating changes related to payroll for new and terminated employees
- Managing and following-up disability and CNESST claims
- Ensuring that legal requirements are conformed related to payroll and benefits
- Enrolling and terminating employees on the benefit plan (Sunlife)
- Main contact for all aspects of payroll and benefit requests
- Keeping workers’ compensation accounts in good standing by paying premiums in a timely manner and reporting payroll for 5 different provinces (QC, ON, BC, AB, MB)
- Keeping current with the taxation of salaries, benefits and other factors
- Reconciling GL regarding payroll and DAS transactions
- Preparing and balancing all year-end payroll files
HR Administrator
Avantis Packagings Inc.
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Processing bi-weekly payroll for 100 employees using Ceridian Powerpay payroll platform
- Maintaining and updating all employee records and files
- Updating internal time & attendance databases for payroll processing
- Reviewing and preparing payroll hours for each pay period
- Assisting in personnel scheduling and investigating no-shows
- Investigating and reconciling payroll discrepancies
- Organizing employee staffing schedule for over 150 employees
- Communicating with external partners for all HR related matters
- Managing and following-up CNESST claims
- Assisting in the development of data-driven systems for performance reviews and performance incentive programs
- Managing and monitoring all initiative recruitment including job postings, resume screening and interview processes
Barista/Assistant Store Manager
Second Cup
10.2014 - 08.2018
- Customer Service: welcoming guests and preparation of their orders
- Ensuring that the store has sufficient product, merchandise, and supplies
- Performing opening and closing duties
- Making work schedules: delegating duties, as necessary, to shift supervisors and baristas
- Responding to any customer or employee related issues while on shift
- Cash transactions & treasury
HR Director's Personal Assistant
Lebeau Vitres D'auto (Belron Canada)
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Managing filing system in an organized manner
- Creating, maintaining, and entering employee information into databases, updating if necessary
- Helping organize and maintain office common areas
- Performing general office clerk duties and errands
Education
Payroll Compliance Legislation (In Progress) -
The Canadian Payroll Association
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Concordia University
Montreal, QC05.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Vanier College
Saint-Laurent, QC12.2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Payroll understanding
- Conflict resolution
- Maintaining employee records
- Resolving discrepancies
- Customer service
- Payroll software proficiency (Ceridian)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR & Payroll Administrator
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
07.2023 - 11.2024
HR Administrator
Avantis Packagings Inc.
10.2021 - 07.2023
HR Director's Personal Assistant
Lebeau Vitres D'auto (Belron Canada)
06.2016 - 06.2017
Barista/Assistant Store Manager
Second Cup
10.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Concordia University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Vanier College
Payroll Compliance Legislation (In Progress) -
The Canadian Payroll Association
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