Payroll Specialist

Hello, my name is Talisha and I am the HR Manager at Carmela Industries (Summit Valve and Controls). I am excited to share that our team is EXPANDING We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist on our Accounting Team.

The person in this role is responsible and will take ownership for this new role, full-scope payroll. To be successful in the role, you will have high critical thinking and problem solving skills, exemplary attention to detail, organization, and communications skills. **A Professional Payroll certificate or education is required. **This role is a resource for Managers when developing employee payment plans and compensation structures. **An understanding (or an ability to think through the problem to a resolution) is key. **It is helpful if you have a solid understanding of BC and/or AB tax regulation and compliance requirements (preference will be given to those with experience working in a variety of Canadian provinces).

This role is new to our organization. While we know what needs the position will satisfy, you can be a part of the development. There is plenty of room for advancement for the right person.

The job description includes:

- Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for companies across Western Canada (150-200 salaried and hourly employees)
- Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, variable compensation, and deductions
- Complete annual tax forms (T4 and T2200 for example)
- Manage profit sharing, RRSP, and DPSP programs
- Process and reconcile pay period reporting such as payroll summaries, remittances, bank statements, GL coding, and benefit contributions.
- Manage employee earnings and deductions as it relates to the benefit program
- Manage benefit billing and analyze program costs and utilization
- WCB payroll reporting
- A solid understanding of office 365; Excel, Word (and Sharepoint considered an asset)
- Experience in a payroll software system
- A Payroll designation
- A friendly, professional, and courteous demeanor
- High level of ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills (hitting deadlines is very important)
- A natural curiosity; big-picture thinking, critical thinking skills, a propensity for asking questions, and a drive to understand.
- A supportive, customer service approach

About us:
You may have noticed that our job postings are a bit... unique. We do this on purpose. One, because at Carmela Industries we do things differently. Two, well, just like you want to stand out to us, we want to stand out to you. We are looking for a like-minded individual to join our unique and driven team.

At Carmela we work with multiple industries from mining, water, and oil and gas - as well as in manufacturing, distribution, and service. What makes us unique? We care, a lot We care about our Customers, Employees, Vendors, and products. Providing exceptional service and value is important. This means we have high expectations. From our team, we expect everyone to take pride in their work and ownership of their tasks. We rely on each member of the team to do their part. We also work well collaboratively, coming together to bring forward creative and innovative ideas.

What can you expect from us?

In our business, we are always changing. We are growing and adapting to new people, new customer needs, technologies, expanding territories and product lines, and advances in business. We expect that these changes bring new challenges. I know everybody says this but, well and truly, we need Employees who care. It is a challenging work environment with a lot of rewarding features. We need people with a stick-to-it-iveness, willing to stick with us, and help contribute to the success of the Company. Without our team, there is no us. The potential is endless...

Working at Carmela Industries means:

- **An opportunity** to be an active part of what’s going on. The Managers are right there, working with the Employees, every day. The President knows everybody’s name. Each person is here working toward the same goal. We encourage our Team Members to be a part of the conversation.
- **Growth.** Personal growth, professional growth, corporate growth, you name it, we got it Our goal is to ensure the right people are in the right chairs doing a job they enjoy.
- **A really great team**. OK, OK, I know everybody says this but hear me out. It’s true and it’s important. We’re a community. Everybody is responsible for mowing their own lawn, the neighbor helps water your plants when you’re on holidays, and at the end of the day, it’s just a nice place to live.
- A **mutually respectful and beneficial relationship** between Employee and Company. We’re in this together.
- **Fun **The motto is simple, work hard and have fun while doing it _(and there's almost always food)._

We appreciate your time and thank you for considering working with Carmela I