Payroll and Benefits Administrator

**About Us**

Operating as Greater Edmonton Taxi Service, J&P Auto, Prestige Transportation, and Cliffs Towing, at 2370845 Alberta Ltd., 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.
- **Ready to start an exciting and challenging career? We are seeking a self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join us in a fast-paced, collaborative every evolving environment.**_

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the **Payroll and Benefits Administrator** will be 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.

**Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures as well as both Federal and Provincial regulatory bodies.
- Verification of all employee timecards, both electronic and hard copy, as well as ensuring accuracy and completeness before entering data for import and that all timecards are approved.
- Ensuring all payroll and benefit related changes are supported by required documentation and forms.
- Processing off cycle payroll payments and that the data is reflected in YTD totals.
- 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.
- Validate and issue T4s.
- Track and manage both vacation and statutory pay.
- Employee file maintenance in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Work with payworks and/or other external payroll service providers as required.
- Respond to requests from various agencies, including CRA and Service Canada, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Human Resources department.
- Respond to employee questions and resolve payroll and benefit issues, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Human Resources department.
- Reconciliation of government statements and remittances
- Assemble and distribute payroll and benefit reports.
- Respond to third party requests regarding employment verification, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Human Resources department.
- 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.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Strong work ethic

**Education and Qualifications**:

- Related post secondary education preferred.
- 3+ years working experience in payroll and benefit administration preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
- Good knowledge of automated reporting and basic accounting systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of both Federal and Provincial Employment Legislation as it relates to payroll administration.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have payroll and benefits within the transportation industry?

**Experience**:

- payroll and benefits administration: 3 years (preferred)
- accounting systems: 1 year (preferred)
- Payworks: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person