Payroll Administrator

Constructr; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Tecumseh, Canada, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing for all employees. The ideal candidate should have a college diploma in a related field and 2-4 years of payroll administration experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Ontario employment standards and federal regulations, processing payroll, and managing employee inquiries. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Matching Retirement Program

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario ESA, federal and provincial payroll legislation, and CRA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Processing full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, unionized, and non-union employees.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records.
• Ensuring compliance with Ontario Employment Standards Act and CRA regulations.
• Calculating and processing statutory deductions and benefits contributions.
• Preparing Records of Employment and other year-end tax forms.
• Responding to employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (or in progress)

Tools

Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG, QuickBooks)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees in compliance with Ontario employment standards, federal and provincial tax legislation, and company policies. This role ensures proper maintenance of payroll records, supports reporting requirements, and serves as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Processing full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, unionized, and / or non-union employees on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, salary changes, benefits, and deductions.
• Ensuring compliance with Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations, and company policies.
• Calculating and processing statutory deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax, EHT) and benefits contributions accurately.
• Preparing Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, T2200s, and other year-end tax forms.
• Reconciliation of payroll accounts, deductions, and government remittances on a monthly and annual basis.
• Responding to employee inquiries regarding pay, vacation, sick leave, and deductions in a timely and professional manner.
• Generating payroll-related reports for management, accounting, and HR departments.
• Liaising with external payroll providers, auditors, and government agencies as required.
• Supporting continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute (or in progress) preferred.
• 2–4 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario ESA, federal / provincial payroll legislation, and CRA guidelines.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What Amico Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $45,500.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location : In person