HR & Payroll Coordinator

**Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus** is currently recruiting a **HR & Payroll Coordinator. **The position will be in **Halifax, NS.**

**Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus** is Atlantic Canada’s Leading Passenger Transportation Company. We’re hiring dynamic, high achievers looking to be **_Difference Makers_** within the industry. We continue to advance across Eastern Canada with our multi-model diverse platform covering transportation segments, such as a Scheduled Line Run, Chartered Busing, Student Transportation and Public Sectors.

Our employee’s success is built on our commitment and emphasis on training and orientation process. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees by supporting and encouraging them to develop skills that lead to successful careers.

We pride ourselves in having the most modern motorcoach fleet in Canada. We are commitment to continuing to invest in our equipment and the necessary facilities to maintain our fleet. We working on bringing electric passenger transportation vehicles to our region as we see this as the future of our industry.

This opportunity is calling for you if you are looking to become a part of a strong motivated team in a fast-paced industry where your talent matters

**Summary**

Our HR & Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in multiple financial activities relating to company’s bi-weekly payroll function & assist in variety of HR activities.

**Job Duties**
- Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all company employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy.
- Overseeing the processing of staff expenses, co-ordination of the employee benefit and RRSP programs, corporate credit card transactions, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and various other accounting functions
- Prepare journal entries and forms, such as records of employment, income tax forms, and remittances.
- Assist in the administration of employee programs (e.g. health benefits, RRSP’s, etc.), benefits, bonus, commissions & salary increases
- Maintain records for life insurance contributions made by employees; liaise with service providers to ensure funds are transferred as appropriate.
- Administer health and welfare plans including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
- Provides support to the Human Resource department as requested by management, which can include, data entry, file maintenance, as well as participation in the recruiting process.
- Review/ Approve Driver timesheet & process payroll
- File papers & documents into appropriate employees’ files (e-copy & paper copy)

**Requirements**:

- Experience in a fast-paced environment, ability to think and learn on the fly
- Knowledge of income tax forms, RRSP programs, health benefits programs, sick pay, and so on.
- Experience in managing the processing of salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills & high attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
- Strong knowledge of current employment law matters

**Assets**
- Post-secondary diploma/degree/certificate in Accounting, Business, or Finance is preferred.
- Having 1-3 years’ experience as a payroll & HR coordinator
- Ability to prepare ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanour.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Payroll/ HR: 1 year (preferred)