Chapter 1 Payroll Mgmt

Question 1

Describe the legislative compliance role of a payroll professional

Answer 1

The payroll professional must continually monitor changes to federal and provincial legislation. They must be aware of changes to multi-jurisdictional payroll and employment related legislation. Remittances must be paid on time and accurately.

Question 2

Explain the role of a payroll manager in an organization (13)
(Cram bear misc)

Answer 2

1) continual improvement
2) rapport internal/external
3) acctg for payroll
4) maintain procedures
5) budget prep and monitor
6) evaluate ee’s
7) audit prep
8) represent dept
9) manage system
10) Interpret legislation
11) supervise ee’s
12) contingency plans

Question 3

What is performance mgmt? (O and G)

Answer 3

Performance management is the ongoing measurement of specific objectives and goals.

Question 4

How can you manage performance (i s c m)

Answer 4

Identify clear objectives
Set performance standards
Correct when necessary
Measure performance

Question 5

Causes of Poor performance

Answer 5

Poor recruitment (skills and knowledge)
Poor management (training and information)
Poor fit (beliefs, attitudes)

Question 6

Rectifying poor performance

Answer 6

Set standards
Communicate standards
Measure performance accurately and regularly

Training and development
Job redesign

Question 7

Disciplinary procedures (levels of misconduct - m s g)

Answer 7

Minor(verbal warning)
Serious(written warning)
Gross(dismissal)

Question 8

Efforts to avoid suspension or dismissal

Answer 8

find out why performance is poor
ensure employee understands expectations
provide training and resources

Question 9

Negotiated Resignation or Termination

Answer 9

Exercise judgement and review pros and cons

If too severe it can damage morale, too lenient could send a message that standards are too low