Payroll and Benefits Specialist

S3 Group; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join their dynamic team in Swift Current. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for growth into a Payroll Manager position. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR functions, along with strong analytical and communication skills. You will be responsible for managing payroll systems, preparing T4 filings, and administering employee benefits programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respectful and collaborative work environment where your efforts will make a significant impact on the organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in payroll and benefits management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Prepare annual T4 and WCB filings, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Payroll Management

Benefits Administration

HR Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)

Tools

Timekeeping Systems

Payroll Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

S3 Group Ltd. is currently recruiting for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team at our offices in Swift Current, SK. This is a full-time position starting immediately, which offers great compensation and a lot of room for growth to be a payroll Manager.

Since 1966, our company has been designing and building specialized equipment, products, and custom components for end-users and other manufacturers around the world. We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued and everyone contributes with significance.

Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, the ideal candidate should have a well-rounded background in payroll, benefits, and HR as well as strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist manages all aspects of the company's bi-weekly payroll, administers the employee benefits program, and prepares annual T4 and WCB filings. This is a great fit for someone looking to join a dynamic and growing organization where they can have a positive impact on the team around them.

Duties (include but are not limited to):

1. Manage timekeeping systems for both payroll and costing.
2. Process bi-weekly payroll for Canadian entities, including appropriate remittances and reconciliations, and prepare monthly payroll metrics reports for management.
3. Prepare annual T4s and WCB filings.
4. Administer employee benefits programs and manage the absence tracking system.
5. Perform other tasks as assigned.
6. Ensure quality, as outlined in our Quality Manual, is inherent in all tasks performed.

Experience & Qualifications

1. Minimum 4+ years' experience in business, preferably with multiple payrolls.
2. Preference given to candidates with Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designations.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable interacting with all employees.
4. High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel & Word.
5. Positive and cooperative team player, capable of working with minimal supervision and proven confidentiality.