Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

**Interested in a job with Bandstra Transportation?**

We are a transportation and logistics company, providing dedicated LTL & TL, van and deck service across Western
Canada. With more than 65 years of service, we have developed a well-known and solid reputation for providing
unparalleled service to our customers. With the experience that comes from servicing everything from the largest
mines and manufacturers to the smallest local business, our team is equipped to handle almost any transportation
project.

Our people are the key to our success This is why we have been recognized by Trucking HR Canada as a Top
Fleet Employer. From the clerk to the President, each person plays an important role in the overall supply chain,
ensuring our customers receive their goods in the time frame they expect. We have a strong commitment to safety,
as verified by our COR certification. We operate new equipment, which is continually maintained to the highest
standard.

We are currently accepting resumes for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for our Head Office in
Smithers, BC operations.

**Start Date**: As Soon As Possible

**Job Summary**: Reporting to the Director of Human Resources & Payroll, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator ensures that all
aspects of full cycle payroll for all employees, including time & attendance and payroll systems as well as the
company’s group benefit programs, are processed in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with
Company and government policies, requirements and regulations.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Process bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees, as well as commission and bonus payments
- Check payroll entries
- Compile payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and other deductions
- Reconcile payroll totals and ensure all deductions to unions and health benefit plans are made as scheduled
- Ensure accurate processing of sick pay, benefits and vacation payouts
- Respond to employee and government agency inquiries in regards to payroll
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete personnel records
- Monitor payroll related documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance to business

processes
- Advise employees and managers on the interpretation of payroll remittances, compensation and benefit

programs, and other payroll related concerns
- Ensure compliance with employer’s payroll legislation
- Maintain payroll information and related records systems in compliance with applicable legislation
- Stay abreast on compliance requirements and industry best practices; recommend changes or modifications

to existing payroll procedures to remain in compliance; and adopt best practices where feasible
- Interact with employees and respond to their inquiries in a calm, courteous and efficient manner
- Attend ongoing HR meetings as scheduled
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- _Education_
- High School Diploma
- Academic degree is preferred, but not required
- _Skills and abilities_
- Canadian Payroll Association certification or pursuing the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

professional designation would be preferred, but not required
- Strong knowledge of federal and provincial (BC / AB) Employment Standards
- Ability to prioritize and be detail-oriented
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated time management skills
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment
- Knowledge of and exposure to a range of payroll activities, including some of the following:
compensation and benefits, employee relations, and employee communications
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and

discretion
- _Personal Characteristics_
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Responsible and punctual
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Team player
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ full cycle payroll and benefits administration experience
- Experience in Transportation, Warehouse or Logistics industry preferred

**Remuneration**:

- Compensation will be based on skills and experience; and
- Complete Group Health plan & RRSP plan

Bandstra is always looking for talented individuals who thrive in challenging environments. If you feel that you are
the right person for this job, please respond to this ad.