Payroll Administrator

Principal Responsibilities:

Pays employees and compiles payroll information by managing payroll preparation, completing reports, and maintaining records for three companies

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations (ROE's), and changes to pay rates

Maintains payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data

Balances the payroll accounts and resolves payroll discrepancies

Completing T4's and T4A's annually

Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests

Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures

Complies with federal and provincial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Review Group Insurance premiums and related employee deductions monthly

Reconciling RRSP plan, group insurance, union deductions and remittances

Maintaining Union seniority list

Maintaining vacation time, sick time and banked time records

Maintaining Employee Accounts Receivable records

Maintaining records for Temporary Foreign Workers

Completing monthly remittances (Union Dues, Worker Compensation)

Weekly Labour Tracking and Reporting

Assisting with various HR tasks

Other related duties (as required)

Knowledge, Ability and Skill Requirements

Confidentially of corporate data and individuals' information requires a strong ethical grounding which is an absolute must for this position

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are a necessity

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work within a team-based environment and build and maintain relationships across diverse staff

Ability to provide customer service both in person and on the phone an asset

Time-management skills, prioritization, and the ability to establish reasonable and attainable deadlines are required

Payroll Compliance Practitioner or Certified Payroll Manager Designation through the National Payroll Institute will be considered an asset

Knowledge of Payworks will be considered an asset

Ability to keep well organized and detailed records required

Knowledge of Union Payroll requirements will be considered an asset

Knowledge of Temporary Foreign Worker Programs will be considered an asset

Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications, Excel skill level preferred to be advanced

Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience

We promote a respectful and happy work environment. Our staff are like a family and employee turnover is low. The Falmouth/Windsor area has an excellent climate and is an attractive place to call home, while located only 30 minutes from Halifax. Opportunities for professional growth and engaging projects abound in this fast-growing company supported by a team of dedicated management. We offer competitive salary and benefits.