Payroll Administrator

• Maintain accurate records of payroll and benefits for different provinces in Canada and follow up on discrepancies
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures and reports
• Manage various year-end and month-end reporting and any future implementations of benefits, systems, and payroll-related projects
• Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately including all earning, benefits and deductions
• Prepare termination pay and Records of Employment (ROE) for Canada Revenue Agency
• Send welcome packages to new employees including setting up employee's individual GP/iiPay payroll account and benefit enrollment forms
• Administer and update employee benefits program for new employee enrollments, cessations and changes to coverage
• Prepare, calculate and remit monthly and bi-weekly remittance forms for health benefits, Union Dues and Source of deduction (Revenue Canada)
• Review monthly extended health benefit invoice to ensure that charges are accurate
• Manage the Payroll and Benefits e-mail inbox, and respond to employee inquiries promptly
• Prepare and calculate WCB filings, quarterly BC Employer Health Tax, Statistics Canada surveys for payroll and annual T4
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Other related tasks which may include some basic accounting, transactional and administration work, as required

The ideal Payroll and Benefits Administrator will have

• 5+ years of full-cycle Canadian Payroll Experience
• Must have Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or working towards it
• Previously experience with Union environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and ability to quickly learn new software
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Desire to grow in your role

Nice to have

• Experience with third-party payroll software