Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Reporting to the Supervisor of Human Resources, the **Payroll and Benefits Administrator** will manage a full range of Payroll and Benefits functions. You will be responsible for processing the bi-weekly Canadian hourly union and non-union, and salaried employees in a multi-unit organization in a timely and accurate manner.

**Who We Are**:
Founded in 1978, Beachcomber Hot Tubs is a leading manufacturer and retailer of luxury Hot Tubs. Beachcomber is passionate about educating our customers on the associated health benefits and enhancements in quality of life derived from hot tubbing. We manufacture the world’s most comfortable and energy-efficient hot tubs and set the highest standard for quality in the industry

At Beachcomber, we are committed to our customers for life. This commitment is not one we make lightly; we love our customers and we treat them like we would our own families - with respect and care. We carefully choose to align ourselves with individuals with the same values as us, who are committed to taking care of the customer and their needs.

Our home office and manufacturing plant are located in Surrey, British Columbia, plus we have dedicated sales and service Centers in Surrey, Oakville, Montreal. We are a company filled with high-energy people with a willingness to put the customer’s needs first.

**Responsibilities**:

- Reviewing timesheets and other pay documents for accuracy, completeness, and authorization in accordance with company policies
- Coordinating payroll activities to ensure all pay data is compiled, processed, and reconciled in an accurate and timely manner to meet all payroll deadlines
- Executing payroll transactions utilizing ADP including transmitting, processing, and generating payroll runs and creating associated journal entries
- Explaining procedures and responding to or investigating regarding all aspects of payroll and benefits enquiries from employees, managers
- Working collaboratively with the human resources team on the administration of new hires and terminations; preparing and maintaining employee master files; processing employee status changes, calculating termination pay, and preparing ROEs
- Enrolling and terminating employees on the various benefit plans
- Reconciling all statutory requirements, deductions, and other payroll-related accounts
- Calculating, deducting, reconciling, and remitting amounts ordered to be withheld through garnishment, third party demand, or support deduction orders
- Reporting and remitting assessable earnings and premiums to the various Workers’ Compensation Boards in Canada
- Providing compensation information to various insurance bodies
- Union reporting and remittances
- Processing year-end adjustments to meet CRA deadlines (T-4’s)
- Prepare and distribute various payroll reports
- Manage all self-billing of benefits for associates on Leave
- Balancing and reconciling Benefits through the payroll program
- Processing all benefit premium billing statements
- Reconcile benefits-related G/L accounts monthly
- Administration of the Beachcomber benefit plan within the payroll system
- Assist in other HR functions as required
- Other duties/projects as assigned

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- 3-5 years Payroll Administration experience in a unionized environment (Canadian Payrolls)
- Knowledge of payroll legislation for Canada
- Thorough knowledge and experience with ADP payroll and time and attendance systems are an asset
- PCP designation or working towards the designation
- Experienced in dealing with employee issues in a professional and discrete manner, responding to employee questions and concerns regarding payroll
- Strong computer skills with sound experience of MS office i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with employees
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Accounting knowledge is considered an asset

**Why Beachcomber Hot Tubs**:

- Competitive compensation & comprehensive benefits package. (Salary range based on experience $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per annum).
- Education, training, and mentorship programs
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Joining a Canadian, leading manufacturer in the hot tub and spa industry
- Employee Hot Tub Discount Purchase Program

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Payroll administration: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location