W. P. Thishara Dhilrukshie
Payroll and Benefits Assistant (Bi-weekly Payroll Department) @Vancouver School Board
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WORK HISTORY
Payroll and Benefits Assistant (Bi-weekly Payroll Department) @Vancouver School Board
CA
Administer payroll and benefits for a large, unionized workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance with collective agreements, and adherence to all legislative requirements.• Process bi-weekly payroll, calculating wages, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings with precision and confidentiality.• Manage onboarding, offboarding, benefit enrollments, life event changes, and employee terminations while maintaining compliance.• Conduct detailed payroll audits to prevent overpayments, identify variances, and ensure compliance with CRA and provincial standards.• Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) and support annual T4 reporting and year-end reconciliations.• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to align payroll, benefits, and workforce planning with organizational goals.• Maintain and update employee information in PeopleSoft, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality at all times.• Run advanced PeopleSoft queries to extract and analyze HR, payroll, and benefits data, supporting compliance audits and reporting.• Respond to employee inquiries, Service Canada, CRA, and WorkSafeBC requests promptly and professionally.• Oversee employee leave balances, vacation accruals, overtime, statutory holidays, and gratuity payouts in accordance with contracts.• Investigate payroll discrepancies, prepare repayment notifications, and coordinate recovery arrangements with staff and supervisors.• Support process improvements, system upgrades, and HR technology integration to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Provide guidance during benefits open enrollment periods and help employees understand available plan options.• Ensure confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with all payroll, benefits, and labor regulations.• Contribute to maintaining an inclusive, organized, and efficient work environment that supports the overall success of the VSB.
EDUCATION
University Canada West
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management
Aldersgate College
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Aquainas University College
BA in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT W. P. THISHARA DHILRUKSHIE
Results-driven Sri Lankan HR and payroll professional with 5+ years of experience in human resources and 4 years in project management, specializing in workforce relations, compliance, and HR advisory services. Skilled in handling employee concerns, supporting leadership with performance strategies, and ensuring adherence to employment regulations. Adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-moving, client-oriented setting while maintaining keen attention to details. Experienced in analyzing workforce data, supporting job structuring initiatives, and guiding managers on talent-related decisions. Coordinate and prioritize responsibilities with outstanding time management capabilities. Recognized for confidentiality, analytical problem-solving, and a collaborative approach to creating positive workplace experiences. Dedicated administrative professional committed to fostering inclusive workplaces and advancing equity through familiarity with reconciliation frameworks, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\'s Calls to Action and Indigenous cultural safety principles. Exercise sound judgment, safeguard confidential matters, and mediate disputes tactfully. Advanced knowledge and experience with collective agreements and exposure to unionized working culture. Embrace change, stay adaptable, and absorb new information quickly in evolving environments. Skilled in creating, maintaining, and entering information into databases, scheduling meetings, coordinating meeting facilities and set-up, and providing administrative/operational support. Working knowledge of SharePoint, MS Office 365 applications, Outlook, social media, PeopleSoft, HRIS Systems. Drawing from experience in business administration and a recent MBA (Specializing in Project Management) from the University of Canada West, a strategic approach is brought to administrative responsibilities.Tenure negotiating the complex web of anonymity and customer care has honed my interpersonal and communication skills, enabling me to handle delicate situations with professionalism and tact. As a self-starter accustomed to working under pressure, excellence in managing multiple projects simultaneously is demonstrated, showing adaptability and resilience.Throughout my career, a commitment to excellence in project management and Human Resources Management has been demonstrated. With a solid academic background and practical experience, equipped to navigate the intricacies of both roles, delivering exceptional results and contributing to organizational success.
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