Payroll & Benefits Administrator

By Layfield Geosynthetics

Dead Line: April 30, 2022

• Accurate preparation and timely input of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for our 300+ Canadian employees which include both union and non-union staff.
• Calculates and processes employee’s pay, deductions, and adjustments for hourly and salary employees including any required remittances, garnishments or EFT payments
• Partners with Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations and pay changes
• Ensures overall compliance with all payroll issues related to federal and provincial laws including Canada Revenue Agency, Provincial Employment Standards, and WorkSafe etc.
• Calculates and processes payroll information for monthly and quarterly remittances such as BC EHT, ON EHT, WSIB, and WCB payments
• Answers employee payroll questions and resolves problems in a professional and timely manner.
• Calculate and coordinate the bonus and incentive payouts.
• Coordinate the payment of monthly commissions.
• Maintenance of vacation records.
• Preparation and timely distribution of ROE’s when they are required.
• Handle and administer queries regarding employment verifications and worker’s compensation.
• Prepares month end reports and liaises with the Finance Department on payroll information required for journal entries.
• Preparation and processing of year end reports and reconciliations i.e. T4’s, T2200
• Generate and create reports as required
• Organize and maintain various filing systems including electronic files, payroll files, and employee files
• Facilitate and participate in internal and external audits as required

• Benefit administration including processing enrolment, changes and terminations for Canadian employees.
• Educate employees on benefits programs.
• Answer employee benefits questions and resolve problems in a professional and timely manner.
• Facilitate Short-Term and Long-Term disability claims
• Accurate processing of monthly remittance payments for carriers
• Reconciliation of employee coverage to billings for carriers.
• Liaise with the Finance Department on benefits information required for journal entries.

• Facilitates security access for ADP Payroll, HRIS, and Time & Attendance users.
• Serves as ADP interface and provides user assistance and training as required.
• Ensures Time & Attendance system is operational, current and accurate in all locations.
• Prepares regular and special reports as required.
• Special projects and tasks as assigned to meet business needs.

• Confidentiality - ability to retain highest confidentiality on sensitive data.
• Teamwork - working collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and positive results.
• Planning & Organization - defining tasks and milestones to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.  Ability to multitask.
• Communication - Listening to others and communicating in an effective manner that fosters understanding. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focused – ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Continuous Learning - Identifying and addressing personal strengths, developmental needs and changing circumstance to enhance performance and career growth.
• Problem Solving – ability to research rules and procedures and apply them in diverse situations.
• Logical and Linear Thinker – ability to establish, maintain and document policy and procedures.
• Detailed-oriented – ensure accuracy and attention to detail.

• Post secondary education in accounting/financial/payroll studies.
• Completion of, or working towards the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification (Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification is an asset)
• 5+ years general payroll experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ADP products including Workforce Now.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.  (Sharepoint experience an asset)
• Experience with Benefits administration.
• Experience with payroll for both union and non-union staff
• Current with payroll rules and legislation in Canada particularly in BC, Alberta and Ontario.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance etc.);
• RRSP Contribution Matching Program;
• Vacation Benefits;
• You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a number of company events including BBQs, Golf Tournaments, Sporting Events and more!