Payroll Administrator - Canadian Compliance (In-Office)

The Seaboard Transport Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our in-house team. You will ensure Canada-wide payroll is processed accurately and on time, maintaining detailed records and partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations.

This role is in-office, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation. Quebec knowledge is a plus.

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

Payroll processing

Excel skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

PCP designation

Tools

Payworks

Job description

The Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our in-house team. You will ensure Canada-wide payroll is processed accurately and on time, maintaining detailed records and partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations.

This role is in-office, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation. Quebec knowledge is a plus.