Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Located south of Edmonton, the **Payroll and Benefits Administrator** is an integral part of the accounting team, providing accurate information and timely results for job tasks. This position requires an acute awareness of federal and provincial employment law, a broad understanding of various commission, hourly and salary payroll cycles.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Administration of bi-weekly and commissioned payrolls for several entities that will include salaried, hourly, full
- and part-time employees as well as casual employees
- Use Payworks or other external payroll service providers as required and track and manage both vacation and statutory pay
- Ensure compliance with current policies and procedures and both Federal and Provincial regulatory bodies.
- Verification of all employee timecards, both electronic and hard copy; ensuring accuracy before entering data for import and that all timecards are approved.
- Ensure all payroll and benefit related changes are supported by required documentation and forms.
- Process of cycle payroll payments and that the data is reflected in YTD totals and ensure all burdens (deductions) are accurate.
- Complete benefits administration, including new-hire enrollment and set-up, benefit premium calculation, termination of benefits and benefit reconciliation with our provider.
- Enter and process new hires and termination, including ROEs and validate and issue T4s.
- Employee file maintenance in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to requests from various agencies, including CRA and Service Canada, employee questions to resolve payroll and benefit issues and third party requests regarding employment verification, in consultation with the appropriate managers
- Reconciliation of government statements and remittances and assemble and distribute payroll and benefit reports.
- Other duties as required.

**Competencies**:

- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
- An analytical mind and an independent learner who is not afraid to take on new challenges.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines while having strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills and strong work ethic
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

**Education and Qualifications**:

- Related post secondary education preferred.
- 4+ years working experience in payroll and benefit administration preferred.
- Proficient with MS Office program; Word and Excel and good knowledge of automated reporting and basic accounting systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll administration for both Federal and Provincial Employment Legislation

We provide a supportive and progressive work environment for our employees that will not only challenge, but encourage new ideas and common-sense solutions. We focus on collaborative efforts and always take the time to see the funny side of life We offer a competitive compensation package and are strong believers in work/life balance.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- You must be local to Edmonton or surrounding areas. Please confirm.

**Experience**:

- payroll and benefits: 5 years (preferred)
- Payworks software: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person