Payroll Administrator

Emcon Services Inc.; Merritt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefit Plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Emcon Services Inc. is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our Merritt, BC office. The role focuses on accurate and timely payroll processing across unionized and non-union employees, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

You will lead a small team, manage payroll audits and reconciliations, and collaborate with HR and Finance to optimize processes and data integrity. The position is full-time with a 40-hour week and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 2–3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory role overseeing payroll processes.
• Experience with unionized and non-union payroll environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems; familiarity with policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple employee groups, including unionized and exclusion (non-union) employees.
• Prepare and transmit final payroll files to the bank with proper validation and approvals.
• Interpret and apply collective agreements for BC unionized payroll and ensure regional compliance.
• Supervise a team of three direct reports, including workload allocation and performance management.
• Conduct audits, reconciliations, and payroll reporting to ensure accuracy before finalization.
• Maintain exclusion employee records and align compensation, benefits, and deductions with policies.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to integrate data and payroll changes, and identify process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Explorer Contract Manager

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Payroll Administrator
Full Time Position - Merritt, BC

Emcon Services Inc., a distinguished Canadian company with a proven track record of over 30 years as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor, is offering an exciting opportunity. We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Administrator at our Corporate office in Merritt, BC.

Role Overview:
As Payroll Administrator at Emcon Services Inc., you will be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple employee groups, including both unionized and exclusion (non-union) employees. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, collective agreements, and applicable legislation, while maintaining high standards of data integrity and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and exclusion payroll cycles, ensuring all payments are accurate and completed on schedule.
• Prepare and transmit final payroll files to the bank, ensuring proper validation, approvals, and adherence to deadlines.
• Oversee payroll operations for unionized employees, including interpretation and application of collective agreements.
• Provide specific oversight and support for British Columbia (BC) unionized payroll, ensuring regional compliance and accuracy.
• Supervise and support a team of three direct reports, including workload allocation, training, performance management, and ongoing development.
• Ensure payroll accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and review of payroll reports prior to finalization.
• Maintain and validate exclusion employee records, ensuring correct setup of compensation, benefits, and deductions in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of employee data, benefits administration, and payroll changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor and maintain payroll accuracy through regular reporting, reconciliations, and quality checks.
• This role requires strong attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of payroll processes (including unionized environments), and the ability to lead a team while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Prior payroll experience; Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and accounting/ERP systems; experience with Explorer Contract Manager is a strong asset.
• Understanding of BC Employment Standards Act, WorkSafeBC requirements, and payroll legislation.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Full-time position (40 hours/week) – Monday to Friday (8am to 4:30pm)
• Wage ranges from $60,000 - $70,000/annual salary
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development

Join a winning team at Emcon Services Inc. and take your career to new heights!

Emcon Services requires satisfactory drug pre-screening and a Driver’s Abstract as part of the employment process.

Emcon Services Inc. is committed to equal opportunity employment.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join us in contributing to our continued success!