Payroll Clerk

Cobalt Construction; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits

Team-oriented work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cobalt Construction in Whitehorse, Yukon, is hiring a Payroll Clerk to process payroll using Eclipse, maintain records in BambooHR, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.

You will handle year-end duties, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with HR and accounting to keep payroll operations running smoothly in a busy construction environment.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience required.
• Experience with Eclipse payroll software is an asset.
• Knowledge of Yukon employment and payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule using Eclipse payroll software.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including hours, overtime, vacation, and deductions utilizing BambooHR (online HRIMS) and payroll systems.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support year-end processes, including T4s and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding payroll activities, including new hires, terminations, ROE’s and final pay.
• Maintain confidentiality and support payroll-related audits and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

Tools

Eclipse payroll software

BambooHR

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Clerk
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Cobalt Construction is a leading construction company in Yukon, dedicated to delivering high-quality projects safely, on time, and on budget. We pride ourselves on fostering a professional, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

Role Overview:
Cobalt Construction is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team. This role is responsible for accurately processing payroll using Eclipse software, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and providing support to employees regarding payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, demonstrates accuracy and confidentiality, and has a strong understanding of payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule using Eclipse payroll software.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including hours, overtime, vacation, and deductions utilizing BambooHR (online HRIMS) and payroll systems.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support year-end processes, including T4s and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding payroll activities, including new hires, terminations, ROE’s and final pay.
• Maintain confidentiality and support payroll-related audits and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Previous payroll experience required; experience with Eclipse payroll software would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Yukon employment and payroll regulations.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Why Work at Cobalt Construction:

• Competitive wage and benefits.
• Positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful construction projects across Yukon.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.