Payroll Administrator

General Dynamics Missions System International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Canada is seeking an experienced Intermediate Payroll Administrator to join their corporate Payroll team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll, responding to employee inquiries, and maintaining payroll records. The position offers a hybrid working model and requires strong experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 2 years payroll experience in an Oracle environment.
• Proficient with payroll software and accounting for payroll transactions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Assist with payroll year-end filings.
• Resolve payroll processing issues as needed.

Skills

Data Entry

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Customer service experience

Strong critical thinking

Education

College degree in Business Administration or related field

PCP certification with the National Payroll Institute

Tools

Oracle Time & Labour

ADP Workforce Now

T4 Processing

Job description

General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada is currently hiring an intermediate Payroll Administrator to join our corporate Payroll team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment has a strong sense of initiative and demonstrates effective communication with both stakeholders and colleagues. This position follows a hybrid working model combining home and on-site work.

The role involves day-to-day payroll support including data entry timecard reconciliation and assisting both the Payroll Team and employees with operational tasks. Candidates should have a working knowledge of payroll systems and experience with basic payroll automation.

In this role you will be responsible for producing the biweekly payroll (Oracle Time & Labour and ADP Workforce Now) and performing activities that may include :

• Answering inquiries from employees
• Processing payroll for union and non-union employees both hourly and salaried
• Performing labour edits and weekly / bi-weekly payroll processing
• Assisting with payroll year-end filings
• Resolving payroll processing issues as neededSupporting ad-hoc reporting
• Administering Oracle Time & Labour and ADP Workforce Now systems
• Processing new hires and terminations including pay bank information tax credits vacation pay severance Records of Employment and other changes / updates
• Assisting with Record of Employment submissions
• Supporting employee record adjustments corrections incentives and bonus processing
• Administering and distributing reports as instructed
• Communicating with employees and managers regarding timesheet submissions and approvals
• Delivering instruction and training to employees on payroll systems including timesheet entry and online pay statement access
• Collecting and entering data into spreadsheets and the payroll system
• Building and running custom reports
• Preparing journal vouchers for payroll labour and accruals (both system and manual)
• Assisting with reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Processing payments to internal and external organizations (e.g. WSIB family support)
• Supporting provincial workers compensation payments and returns
• Maintaining payroll records and storage for auditing purposes
• Assisting with T4 / T4A processing
• Conducting database queries and generating reports
• Staying up to date with relevant legislation including the Income Tax Act and Employment Standards Act

Qualifications

• 2 years payroll experience (Oracle environment an asset)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving for payroll inquiries
• Familiar with T4 processing and other government forms
• Customer service experience
• Proficient with payroll software and accounting for payroll transactions
• Quick learner with new systems
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and work independently
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Payroll certification and / or membership in the National Payroll Institute is desired

Education

• College degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent)
• PCP certification with the National Payroll Institute is desired

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging encouraging idea sharing at all levels and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process please contact Human Resources via .

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills: Data Entry,Paychex,Accounting,UltiPro,Workers' Compensation Law,Ceridian,Paylocity,HRIS,Payroll,ADP,Kronos,Human Resources

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1