Payroll Administrator

Black & McDonald; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and facilities management company is looking for a Payroll Administrator in Ottawa. Responsibilities include processing hourly unionized payroll, handling inquiries, and preparing returns. The ideal candidate has completed their PCP designation, with at least 3 years of payroll experience. Essential skills are effective communication and attention to detail. The role offers a blend of remote and in-office work, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and growth

Collaborative work culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Challenging work

Long-term stability

Team events and outings

Responsibilities

• Process hourly unionized payroll under the direction of the Payroll Manager.
• Interpret and update wage schedules, burden tables, and monthly union reconciliations.
• Handle payroll inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual returns for provincial items.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to cope under pressure

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Maximizing business performance

Education

Completed PCP designation with NPI

3+ years of experience in payroll

Tools

JD Edwards or other ERP systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Accounting & Finance team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Payroll Administrator is based in Markham, Ontario, with a work-from-home option balanced with in-office work. The role typically reports directly to the Payroll Manager. The primary focus is on processing hourly unionized payroll under the direction of the Payroll Manager. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working with unions, interpreting and updating wage schedules, burden tables, and performing monthly union reconciliations.
• Accurate and timely end-to-end processing of payrolls and payments via direct deposit, including new employee setup and handling terminations with ROEs using HRDC WebROE.
• Responding to payroll inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual returns for provincial items like WSIB / WCB, EHT.
• Annual preparation of T4, RL1, T2200 forms.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to cope under pressure and maintain focus, dealing effectively with setbacks while remaining positive
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently under limited supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Maximizing business performance and team effectiveness

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completed PCP designation with NPI
• 3+ years of experience in payroll

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment
• Unionized construction experience (asset)
• JD Edwards or other ERP systems (asset)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)

Black & McDonald’s encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the recruitment process.

We offer:

• Opportunities for learning and growth
• A collaborative and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Interesting and challenging work
• Long-term stability
• Team events and outings throughout the year