Payroll Administrator

OSCO Construction Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group is seeking a Payroll Administrator who will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple companies. The ideal candidate will have exceptional time management, communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, thriving in a dynamic work environment. This role involves managing payroll functions, adhering to processes, and maintaining employee benefits information. Join a company that values its employees, offering a comprehensive compensation package and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational scholarships for children of employees

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or interested in the PCP certification.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and exposure to JD Edwards/Kronos preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run and analyze payrolls for a large group of companies.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll administration and compliance.
• Manage employee setups, changes, and terminations.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards

Kronos

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines, and procedures. The Payroll Administrator processes accurate and timely payments to support our group of companies. In addition, they maintain employee benefit information within payroll system as well as with the benefit providers. Exceptional time management and communication skills are critical as the ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Running and analyzing payrolls for a large group of companies
• Adhering to payroll processes to ensure proper administration of these functions
• Setups, changes, and termination of employees
• Understanding government legislation and collective agreements and their effect on payroll
• Ensuring all payroll and union forms are completed both accurately and timely
• Various remittances for union dues, hours reports, and payroll taxes
• Ensuring system integrity through careful set up and auditing
• Statistics tracking and reporting as required
• Managing 3rd party garnishments and remittances
• Troubleshoot issues with Operations Supervisors

Technical Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or interested in the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification

Business Requirements

• Detail-oriented coupled with proven sense of urgency and ability to balance priorities without sacrificing deadlines
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to work well in an extremely fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional computer skills with proficiency in MS Office with exposure to JD Edwards and/or Kronos being considered an asset

Cultural Requirements

• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with management and peers
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently when necessary

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.