Payroll Administrator – Canada Payroll & Compliance

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our in-office team. You’ll manage Canadian payroll processing, maintain detailed records, and partner with HR, Finance and Operations to ensure accurate, on-time payroll for all employees.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year payroll or related experience, working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and strong Excel/data skills. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm; this is an in-office role.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field; PCP designation is an asset.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll or general office experience.
• Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.
• Experience with payroll systems (Payworks considered an asset).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Process Canadian payroll accurately and on schedule
• Ensure compliance with Federal and Provincial payroll regulations (Quebec knowledge is an asset)
• Review payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and make necessary corrections
• Prepare payroll reports for internal teams
• Support year-end activities, including T4 and RL-1 preparation
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, deductions, and garnishments
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity
• Provide payroll data and support to HR and Finance as needed

Skills

Canadian payroll legislation

Payworks

Excel

Employee payroll records

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Discretion

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education

PCP designation asset

Tools

Payworks

Job description

Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our in-office team. You’ll manage Canadian payroll processing, maintain detailed records, and partner with HR, Finance and Operations to ensure accurate, on-time payroll for all employees.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year payroll or related experience, working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and strong Excel/data skills. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm; this is an in-office role.