Payroll Team Lead

Summary :

Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Team Lead will be responsible for the delivery of full-cycle payroll services for all of the Fort McKay Group of Companies employees.

The Payroll Team Lead will oversee a team of payroll specialists and ensure compliance with Employment Standards Legislation, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and related payroll and tax regulations.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment / pre-access testing.

Key Focuses :

• Manage full-cycle payroll ensuring pay for employees is accurate and on time.
• Analyze and correct payroll errors and issues to ensure the integrity of the payroll system.
• Provide weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual payroll deductions, remittance reports and union reporting.
• Accountable for accuracy and the timeliness of payroll remittances for garnishments and union benefits.
• Provide leadership to the payroll team and oversee the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of the payroll staff.
• Handle staff inquiries related to payroll in a professional and timely manner.
• Initiate and develop revisions to payroll procedures and processes to ensure best practices.
• Implement new procedures as well as maintaining company standards and ensuring legislative compliance and best practices.
• Analyze, recommend, and develop continuous improvement processes to increase efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of current payroll legislation and coordinate system parameter changes.
• Support the Payroll Supervisor when performing the annual compilation and reconciliation of employer costs for payroll and benefits, the processing of T4s, and related year end reporting.
• Understanding of provincial and federal privacy laws, as it pertains to collection of personal information; maintain confidentiality of all payroll information.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

• Completion of post-secondary education in Accounting or Business is preferable.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is required.
• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) certification or willing to work towards the certification is considered an asset.
• Experience in a unionized payroll environment is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Experience in Ceridian Dayforce HCM is considered an asset.
• A valid Class 5 License (or equivalent) is required, along with a satisfactory 3-year Drivers Abstract.
• Strong customer service skills, with an ability to support internal and external clients.
• Strong attention to detail with an exceptional level of accuracy.
• Considerable knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency’s payroll taxation legislation.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards.
• Strong knowledge of a unionized work force and CBA’s.
• Strong aptitude for ERP and Payroll systems.
• Familiarity with Service Canada processes and procedures.

This is a full time position located in Fort McMurray, AB.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

What we offer :

• Company matching pension plan
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference : Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance : We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!
Il y a plus de 30 jours