Senior Payroll Clerk VI

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Clerk to manage end-to-end payroll processes. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure payroll accuracy, collaborate with internal teams, and maintain smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have strong Canadian payroll experience and excellent organizational skills. Enjoy the benefits of a full-time position with job stability, an optional hybrid work schedule, and a supportive work environment. Join a company committed to building ships for decades to come and make a significant impact in the payroll department.

Benefits

Job stability

Parking included

Complimentary shuttle bus

Qualifications

• 3+ years payroll experience with computerized payroll programs required.
• Completion of PCP Certification or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll and related forms for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with government statutes and collective agreements.
• Prepare and report statutory remittances and payroll deductions.

Skills

Canadian payroll experience

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Grade 12 education

Canadian Payroll Association’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You are a detailed-oriented team player who has high critical thinking and problem-solving skills, exemplary organizational and communication skills. As a Senior Payroll Clerk VI, you will review and process payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy. A successful candidate with strong Canadian payroll experience will manage end-to-end payroll processes and collaborate with internal teams to maintain smooth payroll operations.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you'll do

• Reviews and processes payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy (Timecards, ROE, record of leave, benefits, etc.) in accordance with government statutes, collective agreements, and benefit contracts.
• Ensures timecard data is accurately entered into the payroll system.
• Processes layoffs and follows payroll procedures for terminated employees.
• Contacts operations supervisors for any missed timecards or discrepancies with timecards.
• Reviews and processes all special payments (terminations, wage increments, retroactive pay, etc.) as required and in accordance with current CRA rules.
• Compiles and accurately processes payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, union dues, benefits, insurance, and other deductions.
• Ensures all deductions are made as scheduled and in accordance with relevant collective agreements.
• Creates and runs required internal management reports from the payroll system.
• Calculates, prepares, and reports statutory remittances and voluntary payroll deductions in a timely manner and balances to the General Ledger.
• Responsible for paystub sealing and distribution.
• Prepares payroll distribution, expense, benefit, and other journal entries and reconciles related payroll general ledger accounts.
• Assists in the reconciliation, creation, and timely distribution of T4s/T4As.
• Maintains an accurate set of confidential employee files by sorting and filing copies (electronic or hard copy) of documents after each pay run in accordance with the company’s records retention policy.
• Responds to employee, union, benefit carriers, and government agencies regarding payroll inquiries.
• Responsible for preparing timecards for the upcoming pay period.
• Assists other payroll clerks for vacation relief or during peak periods.
• Performs other administrative duties, such as mail, switchboard, filing, etc. as requested.
• Trains Payroll backup and reviews the work during the training process.
• Provides training to other Payroll Clerks as required.
• Provides backup relief to cover other payrolls.
• Participates in required meetings providing input.
• Participates and assists in the implementation of new systems as required.
• Performs other payroll and accounting-related duties as assigned.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Completion of Grade 12 education, plus completion of Canadian Payroll Association’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience utilizing a computerized payroll program (preferably JD Edwards in a large multi-union environment).
• Experience with JD Edwards’s system is an asset.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures employed in the preparation and processing of payrolls.
• Intermediate level computer skills with ability to work with computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a Windows environment.
• Understanding of operational inter-dependence between Human Resources and Payroll is an asset.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with various groups in writing, in person, and on the telephone.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate confidentially and to maintain and control confidential payroll information and records.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improving departmental operations and service to employees.
• Ability to work effectively as a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply Union, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position with multiple operations and long-term projects. Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

Pay: Starts at $5,518.80/month (rate increases to $6006.67/month after the probation period).

This is a unionized position and pay rates for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position, which increases after the probationary period and continues to progress over the course of 12 months as per the collective agreement.

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