Payroll Administrator

Fort Garry Industries; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Health, dental, vision

RRSP matching

Health Spending Account

Paid sick days

Short-Term Disability

Gym membership discount

Retirement perks

Job summary

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada’s trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider. Our corporate location in Winnipeg has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to manage biweekly payroll, T4s and ROEs, and related year-end activities while supporting benefits programs.

The ideal candidate holds a PCP designation with 3–5 years of payroll experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• PCP designation is required.
• 3-5 years in a dedicated payroll position is preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and independently.
• Knowledge of multi-provincial Employment Standards and payroll standards is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute biweekly payrolls for all employees (hourly and salary, rotating weekly).
• Prepare and update payroll-related spreadsheets (education assistance, boot allowances, vacation time).
• Collaborate with accounting to prepare journal entries and balance payroll accounts.
• Maintain accurate payroll records including salaries, deductions, benefits and time tracking.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure compliance with Canadian/Provincial regulations.
• Address employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and clarity.
• Support audits and handle confidential employee information.

Skills

Payroll experience

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Safety consciousness

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our CORPORATE location has an exciting opportunity for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR to join our team!

What You Will Do:

The Payroll Administrator performs a variety of payroll-related functions, including preparing and distributing biweekly payroll, preparing T4s and ROE’s and year-end reports, as well as assisting with administering the FGI short-term disability program and reconciling monthly billing.

• Prepare and distribute biweekly payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery (hourly and salary, rotating weekly)
• Prepare and update payroll-related spreadsheets (tracking education assistance programs, boot allowances, vacation time, etc.)
• Collaborate with our accounting team to prepare journal entries and balance payroll accounts
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including salaries, deductions, benefits, and time tracking
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure compliance with Canadian/Provincial regulations
• Address employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and clarity
• Support audits and handle confidential employee information with care
• Review and assist with absences, timesheets, and schedules
• Assist with group insurance benefits and reconcile monthly billing
• Assist with the administration of FGI’s short-term disability program
• Perform the calculation of car taxable benefits
• Communicate to management any exceptions to standards or unusual transactions for approval
• Support annual inventory count processes
• Demonstrate effective communication and cooperative behaviour with supervisors, customers, and coworkers
• Follow supervisor instructions in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain reliable schedule adherence and punctuality
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required.
• A PCP candidate with extensive experience may be considered
• 3-5 years in a dedicated payroll position is preferred
• Ability to work with multiple teams and independently
• Knowledge of general accounting principles is an asset
• Familiarity with multi-provincial Employment Standards and payroll standards is an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal
• Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!
• Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more
• RRSP Matching
• Health Spending Account
• Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Discount on gym membership
• Retirement Perks
• And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.