Payroll Administrator

Fort Garry Industries; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Health Spending Account

Paid sick days

Gym discount

Retirement perks

Job summary

Fort Garry Industries is seeking a Payroll Administrator at our corporate location in Canada to manage biweekly payroll, T4s, ROEs, and year-end reporting, while supporting our short-term disability program and benefits administration.

You will collaborate with the accounting team to enter journal entries, reconcile payroll accounts, maintain records, and ensure compliance with provincial regulations. The role requires strong communication and a team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Payroll compliance and biweekly processing experience.
• 3–5 years in a dedicated payroll position.
• PCP designation required.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and independently.
• Knowledge of Canadian/Provincial payroll standards is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute biweekly payrolls for all employees.
• Prepare T4s, ROEs and year-end reports.
• Assist with administering short-term disability program and benefits.
• Collaborate with accounting to prepare journal entries and balance payroll accounts.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, deductions, and time tracking.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Address employee payroll inquiries with professionalism.
• Support audits and confidential information handling.
• Review absences, timesheets, and schedules.
• Reconcile monthly benefits billing and assist with insurance.
• Calculate car taxable benefits.
• Suggest process improvements and contribute to ongoing initiatives.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

PCP designation

Payroll experience

Office software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-provincial payroll

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our CORPORATE location has an exciting opportunity for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

What You Will Do:

The Payroll Administrator performs a variety of payroll-related functions, including preparing and distributing biweekly payroll, preparing T4s and ROE's and year-end reports, as well as assisting with administering the FGI short-term disability program and reconciling monthly billing.

• Prepare and distribute biweekly payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery (hourly and salary, rotating weekly)

• Prepare and update payroll-related spreadsheets (tracking education assistance programs, boot allowances, vacation time, etc.)

• Collaborate with our accounting team to prepare journal entries and balance payroll accounts

• Maintain accurate payroll records, including salaries, deductions, benefits, and time tracking

• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure compliance with Canadian/Provincial regulations

• Address employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and clarity

• Support audits and handle confidential employee information with care

• Review and assist with absences, timesheets, and schedules

• Assist with group insurance benefits and reconcile monthly billing

• Assist with the administration of FGI’s short-term disability program

• Perform the calculation of car taxable benefits

• Communicate to management any exceptions to standards or unusual transactions for approval

• Support annual inventory count processes

• Demonstrate effective communication and cooperative behaviour with supervisors, customers, and coworkers

• Follow supervisor instructions in accordance with company procedures

• Maintain reliable schedule adherence and punctuality

• Contribute ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required.

• A PCP candidate with extensive experience may be considered

• 3-5 years in a dedicated payroll position is preferred

• Ability to work with multiple teams and independently

• Knowledge of general accounting principles is an asset

• Familiarity with multi-provincial Employment Standards and payroll standards is an asset

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal

• Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!

• Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more

• RRSP Matching

• Health Spending Account

• Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits

• Discount on gym membership

• Retirement Perks

• And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn't just the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing.