Payroll Administrator

Symtech Innovations Ltd.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Symtech Innovations Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage Canada-wide payroll for union and office staff. You will ensure timely, accurate pay and maintain payroll records.

The role also covers government filings, benefits administration support, and a focus on accuracy and confidentiality across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing.
• Experience with union payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of government payroll filings.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly union payrolls and bi-weekly office payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records including vacation and sick time, benefits, union dues, and employment verification letters.
• Prepare government and union reports and year-end filings (e.g., T4s, WSIB).
• Update records for annual union wage increases.
• Reconcile payroll registers and deductions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Provide support with other accounting and payroll duties as required.
• 0-10% travel may be required for this position.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.