Payroll Team Lead
Fort McKay Group of Companies LPFort McMurray, AB, Canada30+ days ago
Salary
CA$90,000.00 yearly
Job descriptionCompletion 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. 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!
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 :
This is a full time position located in Fort McMurray, AB.
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.
What we offer :