Bernice Bastaldo

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) with 15+ years of experience supporting Canadian payroll and benefits administration in fast-paced organizations. Experienced in processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll records, administering employee benefits, processing payroll adjustments, responding to payroll inquiries, and ensuring compliance with CRA legislation. Skilled in ADP Workforce Now, payroll reconciliations, employee data management, and collaborating with HR and Finance to deliver accurate and timely payroll services.

Additional experience supporting U.S. payroll activities within a North American payroll environment.

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator - Array Marketing - Toronto, ON (Remote)

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Processed biweekly payroll for over 400 employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance with CRA requirements.
• Reviewed new hires, employee changes, terminations, salary adjustments, payroll inputs, and benefit changes before payroll processing.
• Processed payroll adjustments, including retroactive pay, bonuses, vacation pay, statutory pay, and voluntary deductions.
• Verified payroll calculations and resolved payroll discrepancies before payroll submission.
• Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, benefits, and payroll policies.
• Collaborated with HR and Finance to support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and month-end activities.
• Assisted with year-end payroll activities, including T4 validation and employee tax-related inquiries.
• Supported employee data administration and payroll validation for U.S. employees within a North American payroll environment.

Payroll Coordinator - SOCAN - Toronto, ON

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Administered payroll for approximately 500 employees.
• Performed payroll reconciliations, audits, vacation accrual reviews, and taxable benefit calculations.
• Ensured payroll compliance with federal and provincial legislation.
• Prepared payroll reports and supported month-end payroll reconciliations.
• Maintained payroll records to support audit and compliance requirements.

Payroll Administrator - Jamaica Tourist Board - Toronto, ON

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Processed employee payroll changes, salary adjustments, and payroll documentation.
• Maintained payroll records and supported payroll reporting and reconciliation.
• Processed payroll corrections while ensuring compliance with payroll policies and legislative requirements.
• Assisted with payroll audits and payroll record maintenance.

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) - Payroll Compliance - National Payroll Institute (2023)

Teacher/Trainer of Adults Diploma - Adult Education - Centennial College (2008)

Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Centennial College (2020)