compliance

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 includes accounting for payroll expenses and accruals to internal financial systems
 and federal and provincial/territorial year-end reporting.</p>
 </section>
+<section id="technical-skills">
+<h2><span class="section-number">4.3. </span>Technical Skills<a class="headerlink" href="#technical-skills" title="Link to this heading">¶</a></h2>
+<p>The technical skills required by payroll professionals include proficiency in computer
+programs such as payroll software and financial systems, spreadsheets, databases and word
+processing.</p>
+<p>Organizations often change their payroll and business systems to meet new technology
+requirements and corporate reporting needs. It is important for payroll personnel to have the
+ability to be adaptable to changing systems. As a payroll practitioner, you must be prepared
+and willing to embrace continuous learning.</p>
+</section>
+<section id="personal-and-professional-skills">
+<h2><span class="section-number">4.4. </span>Personal and Professional Skills<a class="headerlink" href="#personal-and-professional-skills" title="Link to this heading">¶</a></h2>
+<p>The following personal and professional skills will assist payroll practitioners in dealing with
+the various stakeholders involved in the payroll process:</p>
+<blockquote>
+<div><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>written communication skills, such as preparing employee emails and memos,</p></li>
+</ul>
+</div></blockquote>
+<p>management reports, policies and procedures and correspondence with various levels
+of government</p>
+<blockquote>
+<div><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>verbal communication skills, to be able to respond to internal and external</p></li>
+</ul>
+</div></blockquote>
+<dl class="simple">
+<dt>stakeholder inquiries</dt><dd><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>the ability to read, understand and interpret legal terminology found in documents</p></li>
+</ul>
+</dd>
+<dt>such as collective agreements, benefit contracts and government regulations</dt><dd><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>excellent mathematical skills to perform various calculations</p></li>
+<li><p>problem solving, decision-making, time management and organizational skills</p></li>
+</ul>
+</dd>
+</dl>
+</section>
+<section id="behavioural-and-ethical-standards">
+<h2><span class="section-number">4.5. </span>Behavioural and Ethical Standards<a class="headerlink" href="#behavioural-and-ethical-standards" title="Link to this heading">¶</a></h2>
+<p>Behaviour and ethics are two areas that build on the skills that an effective payroll practitioner
+must have. Effective payroll professionals should be:</p>
+<blockquote>
+<div><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>trustworthy, as the potential for fraud is ever present</p></li>
+<li><p>conscientious, with a keen attention to detail</p></li>
+<li><p>discreet, due to the confidential nature of information being handled</p></li>
+<li><p>tactful in dealing with employees who can be very sensitive when discussing their</p></li>
+</ul>
+</div></blockquote>
+<dl class="simple">
+<dt>financial issues</dt><dd><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>perceptive, able to understand all sides of an issue</p></li>
+<li><p>able to work under the pressures of absolute deadlines</p></li>
+<li><p>able to use common sense in order to recognize problems quickly and apply sound</p></li>
+</ul>
+</dd>
+<dt>solutions</dt><dd><ul class="simple">
+<li><p>able to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with</p></li>
+</ul>
+</dd>
+</dl>
+<p>questions and inquiries</p>
+<section id="summary">
+<h3><span class="section-number">4.5.1. </span>Summary<a class="headerlink" href="#summary" title="Link to this heading">¶</a></h3>
+<p>The primary objective of the payroll function in every organization is to ensure that employees are paid accurately
+and on time, in full compliance with legislative requirements, throughout the entire annual payroll cycle. This function is
+critical to maintaining employee satisfaction, legal integrity, and operational efficiency.</p>
+<p>Payroll itself is the process of compensating employees for the services they perform. It encompasses calculating wages,
+deducting taxes and benefits, and distributing payments. Ensuring accuracy in this process is essential to avoid financial
+discrepancies and maintain trust within the organization.</p>
+<p>Legislation refers to the laws enacted by a legislative body that govern payroll practices. These laws may include tax
+regulations, labor standards, and employment rights, all of which must be adhered to by the payroll department. Compliance,
+in this context, means observing and fulfilling these official requirements to avoid legal penalties and ensure ethical
+operations.</p>
+<p>A payroll practitioner’s knowledge base includes a thorough understanding of payroll compliance legislation, payroll
+processes, and payroll reporting. In addition to technical expertise, practitioners must also possess strong personal and
+professional skills to manage responsibilities effectively and adapt to evolving regulatory environments.</p>
+</section>
+</section>
 </section>
 
 
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 </ul>
 </li>
 <li><a class="reference internal" href="#content-knowledge">4.2. Content Knowledge</a></li>
+<li><a class="reference internal" href="#technical-skills">4.3. Technical Skills</a></li>
+<li><a class="reference internal" href="#personal-and-professional-skills">4.4. Personal and Professional Skills</a></li>
+<li><a class="reference internal" href="#behavioural-and-ethical-standards">4.5. Behavioural and Ethical Standards</a><ul>
+<li><a class="reference internal" href="#summary">4.5.1. Summary</a></li>
+</ul>
+</li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 </ul>