Payroll Administrator
Job No:
MIG20
Location:
Burnaby
With over 45 years in operation, The Madison Industrial Group (MIG) employes a world class-class team of electrical and automation engineers servicing a diverse set of industries across Canada. We reduce downtown and increase productivity and efficiency in our clients operations.
Payroll Administrators at the Madison Industrial Group (MIG) are more than just payroll processors. They are an integral part of a team that utilizes expertise in Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits and Data Analysis and have the opportunity to grow and develop in this area to be subject-matter experts. The Payroll Administrator is a member of the Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources team and also provides expertise to management in areas of the provincial Employment Standards Act, company policy and regulatory compliance as it pertains to payroll administration.
Initially, this position will work in PayWorks, then actively assist with a system transition to Avanti Payroll. This is an exciting time for the successful candidate to be exposed to two different payroll systems and be involved in a large-scale system integration.
What you will be doing:
- Create and maintain employee payroll records for all employees.
- Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees, union and non-union employees.
- Verify accurate data in payroll, prior to submission.
- Request and make payments for routine remittances.
- Respond to employee, manager, and government agency inquiries.
- Issue Records of Employment (ROE’s) on behalf of employees, as required.
- Reconcile payroll data related to benefits and balance sheet, identify irregularities and inefficiencies, rectify errors, and provide useful information to management.
- Assist in year-end processes such as T4/T4A issuance and WCB reporting and reconciliation.
- Uphold established procedures and maintain data integrity best practices.
- Participate in required meetings, providing input and recommendations.
- Other duties include, but are not limited to, contributing to the collective improvement of the overall corporate payroll processes and procedures.
- Other duties and ad-hoc tasks, as required.
What we will give you:
- $55,000 - $65,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
- Full comprehensive extended Heath & Dental benefits
- RRSP matching plan
- Education funding opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Fun team and company-sponsored functions
What we need from you:
- 1 - 2 years of experience in payroll processing
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (completed or in progress)
- Good understanding of Provincial ESA legislation (and a desire to remain current)
- Intermediate skills/familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data analysis
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Preference will be given to those with experience using PayWorks and/or Avanti Payroll software.
Madison is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.