Payroll Administrator

Central Mountain Air is a western Canadian privately owned and operated company. We offer a family-oriented, team-based work environment with a focus on safety, on-time performance, and exceptional customer service. Central Mountain Air is currently seeking a permanent, full-time Payroll Administrator to join our team at our Calgary, AB (YYC) base.

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for full cycle payroll in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations, and company policies. The Payroll Administrator also provides support to other functions within the HR, Payroll and Finance teams such as group benefits, disability management, project management, time and attendance, health and safety, employee relations, training and development, organizational committees, and reporting.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee and administer the process of semi-monthly payroll in accordance with applicable legislation and company policy and procedures
- Ensure all remittances are prepared for source deductions, garnishments, RRSP, workers compensation, group fitness and all other payroll deductions are completed and remitted in a timely manner
- Complete the GL for regular and off cycle payrolls and other GL work in support of the finance team
- Responsible for time and attendance programs and the preparation of year end payouts
- Assist with year-end reconciliation and the preparation of calendars, T4’s, TL2E’s time off entitlements, and sources deduction schedules
- Ensure pay data information and approvals are complete and in adherence to scheduled cut-off;
- Process payroll transactions new hires, terminations, transfers, leaves, and other applicable HR/payroll changes
- Produce ROE’s and Payroll Records for employee status changes
- Coordinate benefits processing with HR and Payroll team to ensure that all employee benefit selections are completed in a timely manner and with company and carrier policies
- Assist with disability management by verifying the administration of employee leaves including STD, LTD, WCB, Maternity/Parental and general leaves
- Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, auditing & approving invoices for payment, communicating benefit information to employees, conducting open enrollment
- Maintain time and attendance for all staff: vacation, sick, stat holidays and banked time
- Aid in administering employee benefit plans by executing initial enrolment with employees, responding to benefit inquiries and leading benefit communication
- Prepare scheduled and ad-hoc reports to various levels of management, as required
- Respond to all employee payroll related inquiries in a timely manner
- Liaise with Government agencies and suppliers address and resolve issues relating to payroll function
- Assist with the maintenance of employee personnel files including timely filing of all documents pertaining to required changes
- Develop/maintain payroll controls and periodically test effectiveness
- Update and create payroll, human resources and benefits processes and procedures as required
- Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources functions at the federal and provincial level
- Participate in OHS and employment equity initiatives and programs
- Actively promote safety and quality within the organization and department by encouraging employee participation in SMS and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders
- Comply with all SMS and safety policies, processes and standards
- Other duties and projects as assigned by the CFO

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**
- Canadian Payroll certification (Payroll Compliance Practitioner “PCP”) an asset
- 3 - 5 years combined human resources and payroll experience
- Post-secondary education, specialization in Human Resources an asset
- CHRP/CHRL designation or in pursuit of, considered an asset
- Experience with Desjardin software an asset

**Required Competencies**
- Proven analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain highest standards of confidentiality
- Demonstrate professionalism under stressful situations
- Possess initiative, reliability and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize; managing multiple priorities at once
- Advanced Microsoft office skills, particularly Excel
- Self-starter who can work-independently and in a team environment

**Benefits of Working at Central Mountain Air**
- Full health benefits package consisting of extended health, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurance and travel emergency medical insurance
- Group Retirement RRSP contribution matching program
- Corporate rates with Good Life Fitness
- Competitive sick and personal leave benefits
- Employee Family Assistance Program

**Travel Benefits**
- Standby travel within Central Mountain Air network for employees, their eligible fam