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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Payroll Administrator to join our centralized, in-house team of 15 payroll professionals. Supporting our operations across all provinces in Canada, this role is crucial for executing high-volume weekly hourly (unionized) and bi-weekly salaried payrolls for our 5,000+ national workforce. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical capability, complex problem-solving skills, and deep familiarity with multi-provincial payroll legislation within the construction or related services sectors.
Job Responsibility
Payroll Processing: Accurately process multi-provincial, in-house weekly payroll for hourly staff and bi-weekly payroll for salaried staff
Union & Benefits Administration: Manage heavy union remittances, trade-specific wage schedules, and comprehensive benefits calculations across diverse collective agreements
Government Remittances: Ensure strict compliance and timely execution of all federal and provincial government remittances, including specialized requirements for Quebec (Revenu Québec)
System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Act as a technical resource within JD Edwards (JDE) to investigate system backend issues, resolve processing errors, and optimize workflow
Month-End & Compliance: Generate, balance, and reconcile payroll reports for strict month-end and year-end close procedures
Requirements
2 to 3 years of robust, high-volume payroll experience
Experience with in-house processing in a large corporate setting is heavily preferred over outsourced payroll environments
Previous experience working within construction, civil, mechanical, electrical, or facilities management fields is highly desirable
Proven experience handling unionized payroll and multi-provincial regulations
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is highly preferred, or actively working toward completion
Background or courses in CPA/CG is a strong plus
Hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is considered a major asset and competitive advantage
Nice to have
Technical Compliance
Background or courses in CPA/CG is a strong plus
Hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE)
What we offer
3 weeks of paid annual vacation
Up to a 5% company matching pension contribution
Comprehensive benefit plan starting on Day 1
Hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote after probation)