Payroll Administrator

Symtech; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Symtech is seeking a Payroll professional to manage union and office payrolls across Canada. You will ensure accurate, on-time pay, maintain records, support benefits, and prepare government and union reports.

Join a safety-conscious organization focused on a healthy work environment and zero incidents. You will handle payroll duties in a collaborative team setting with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Process two weekly union payrolls and two bi-weekly office payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records and administrative records including vacation, sick time, benefits, union dues, letters, permits, and probationary periods.
• Update payroll records to reflect annual union wage increases.
• Track apprentice hours and submit required apprentice reports.
• Prepare and submit government and year-end payroll filings (T4s, T2200, WSIB, EHT).
• Maintain payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Create and maintain job cost codes and related costing activities.
• Review timesheets and attendance for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies confidentially.
• Reconcile payroll registers and maintain confidential payroll documentation.
• Provide support with other accounting and payroll duties as required.

Skills

Strong administration and

Excellent communication and

Proficient in using a computer and MS-

Ability to interface with all levels

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Payroll Lead, this role is responsible for processing payroll for union and office employees across Canada. The position ensures employees are paid accurately and on time, maintains payroll records, supports benefits administration, and prepares government and union reports.

A safe and healthy work environment is one of Symtech’s primary goals and a central guiding principle for the organization. Symtech and its employees are aligned in the organization’s goal of zero incidents. Symtech’s most valuable asset is its employees. Symtech is dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees. Symtech’s safety culture is encouraged within the organization and promoted through demonstrating and communicating the importance of safety within the community where work is performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process two weekly union payrolls and two bi-weekly office payrolls, including bank payment processing.
• Maintain employee payroll and administrative records, including vacation and sick time, benefits, union dues, employment verification letters, work and study permits, and probationary periods.
• Update payroll records to reflect annual union wage increases .
• Track apprentice hours and complete and submit required reports, including annual government apprentice reports.
• Prepare and submit required government and year-end payroll filings, including T4s, T2200 forms, WSIB, and EHT .
• Maintain payroll-related general ledger accounts .
• Create and maintain job cost codes and perform related job costing activities.
• Review and verify timesheets, attendance records, payroll adjustments, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and confidential manner.
• Reconcile payroll registers and deductions, identify and correct payroll discrepancies, and maintain accurate and confidential payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Provide support with other accounting and payroll duties as required.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff in a professional manner.

TRAVEL:

• 0-10 % travel may be required for this position.