Payroll Specialist: Full-Cycle & Compliance (Unionized)

Scotia Investments Ltd.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Maritime Paper Products LP, part of the Scotia Investments family, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll in our unionized manufacturing environment. You will ensure accurate processing, remittances, and reporting while upholding confidentiality and compliance with governing regulations.

The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP or Payworks, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of payroll experience including full-cycle payroll.
• Experience in a unionized environment with collective agreements.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, remittances, and compliance.
• Advanced report writing and HRIS skills for payroll reporting.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review, reconcile, and validate timecards and attendance records.
• Administer earnings, deductions, taxable benefits, and adjustments.
• Prepare statutory remittances and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare annual payroll reporting (T4s and government filings).
• Assist with payroll-related financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Support administration of employee benefits and pension programs.
• Interpret collective agreement provisions related to pay, premiums, overtime, and benefits.
• Respond to payroll inquiries professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities to implement best practices and improve processes.
• Assist with payroll audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll

Unionized environment

Canadian payroll legislation

HRIS reporting

Excel

Education

Payroll designation PCP or progress toward certification

Tools

ADP

Payworks

Job description

Maritime Paper Products LP, part of the Scotia Investments family, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll in our unionized manufacturing environment. You will ensure accurate processing, remittances, and reporting while upholding confidentiality and compliance with governing regulations.

The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP or Payworks, and strong analytical skills.