Payroll Specialist — Canada, Full-Time with Benefits

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.; St George; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Career development

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

Cooke Aquaculture Inc. in St.

George, NB is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and on-time payroll processing, maintain records, and support payroll-related inquiries across Operations, Finance, and Human Resources. The role covers processing payroll, time and attendance, year-end activities, audits, and system enhancements while upholding confidentiality and compliance with Canadian payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Payroll administration experience is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll and direct deposit payments in accordance with established payroll schedules.
• Review and audit payroll information, reconcile records, and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, earnings, deductions, and other payroll-related matters.
• Keep employee records accurate and up to date, including new hire information, pay changes, and other employment updates.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance information, including regular hours, overtime, breaks, and other compensable time.
• Prepare payroll, earnings, expense, and other reports as required.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, and tax reporting.
• Support payroll and related systems by troubleshooting issues and assisting with system updates and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and provide information required for internal and external audits.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal and provincial legislation and reporting requirements.
• Handle employee and payroll information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Excel skills

Canadian payroll knowledge

Payroll experience

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooke Aquaculture Inc. in St.

George, NB is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and on-time payroll processing, maintain records, and support payroll-related inquiries across Operations, Finance, and Human Resources. The role covers processing payroll, time and attendance, year-end activities, audits, and system enhancements while upholding confidentiality and compliance with Canadian payroll laws.