Junior Payroll and Benefits Assistant

Company Background

Donald's Fine Foods is a family-owned business and has operated for over 30 years. We are a specialty meat processing and distribution company spanning six plants in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, serving both domestic and international markets.

Company Values

• Customer Focus – Exceptional customer service is the measure of our success
• Integrity – Fairness, honesty, responsibility, and trust mark every relationship inside and outside of the company
• People - We treat our employees, customers, suppliers and the community with respect
• Quality – Uncompromising standards in everything we do
• Safety – We care about our people and emphasize a culture of safety throughout our Company

Brief Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Payroll and Benefits Assistant to support with union hourly payroll processing and maintaining accurate employee records. This role is ideal for someone early in their payroll career who wants to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills. You'll assist with payroll processing, benefits administration, employee inquiries, and routine reporting under the direct guidance of the Payroll and Benefits Manager, who will provide one-on-one training and support. This role involves working with employees across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, ensuring compliance with employment standards and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

Payroll Support

• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing for unionized hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now (training provided), under the guidance of the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
• Review employee timecards for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with employment standards and collective bargaining agreements.
• Enter payroll-related data into the system and double-check for errors.
• Help verify calculations for overtime, vacation, and statutory holiday pay.
• Assist with preparing Records of Employment (ROEs) under the guidance of the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
• Respond to basic payroll questions from employees and escalate complex issues to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

Benefits Support

• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrolments, changes, and terminations.
• Provide employees with general information about benefits coverage and direct them to the right resources.
• Assist with reconciling monthly benefits premiums under the guidance of the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records.
• Support the Payroll and Benefits Manager with year-end reporting tasks, such as T4 preparation.
• Assist with generating payroll and benefits reports as requested.
• Learn and apply payroll and benefits compliance requirements across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Other duties

· As assigned.

Position Requirements & Skills

High school diploma required; post-secondary coursework in a related field, such as payroll, accounting, or human resources, is an asset.

• Interest in pursuing Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is an asset.
• Up to 1 year of experience in payroll, accounting, or administrative roles (co-op or internship experience counts).
• Basic knowledge of payroll legislation is an asset but not required; training will be provided.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel (formulas and basic data entry).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with employees, union representatives, and third-party organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

Working Conditions

• This is a fully onsite position; the successful candidate is required to work from the office during regular business hours.

Physical Requirements

• This is primarily a desk job requiring prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person