Company Overview
Canstar is a Canadian restoration company, owned and operated since we opened in 1985. We have branches both in BC and in AB. Canstar focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural trauma to their home/business.
We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.
We take good care of our team too! We like to have fun and celebrate our success with things like popcorn Fridays and an annual picnic for staff and their families!
Position Overview
The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accuracy, adhering to tight deadlines and ensuring that Canstar’s bi-weekly payroll is completed. To be successful as a Payroll Manager you must be comfortable working with numbers and communicating with other departments. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and a can-do attitude are all key.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Payroll
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Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for over 300 salaried and hourly employees. Apply bonuses, incentives, draws and perks on regular and ad-hoc basis.
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Maintenance of employee data including new hires, termination documentation, and internal staff changes
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Maintains a wide variety of payroll information, files, and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
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Processes employee terminations and process ROEs
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Maintain records of employee attendance, leave, and overtime
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Respond to payroll and benefit related enquires from employees and managers. Educate all levels of the organization on payroll laws and regulations
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Communicate with employees and managers to ensure deadlines are met
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Lead and support the migration of payroll with any future subsidiaries and acquisitions made by Canstar LP.
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Collaborate with finance/payroll representatives for consistency and efficiency.
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Aligns departmental objectives with overall corporate direction to offer optimal payroll services.
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Develops and refines payroll processes to ensure delivery of pay and related information to employees in a timely manner, as well as to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and union contracts.
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Manages year-end activities including Audits, T4 related activities and CRA remittances
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Keep current on Provincial and Federal changes i.e. tax rates and labour laws
Benefits
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Oversee benefit administration, processing and rate changes
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Complete market research to ensure benefits are cost effective and competitive
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Implement processes to improve benefit administration efficiencies
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Coordinate with third-party advisors and benefit carriers on changes to the plan
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Approve RRSP and health benefit reconciliations, submissions and transfers.
Systems Administration
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Ensures systems are in place to accurately capture and process payroll information, such as time sheets, direct deposits, wage attachments, benefits, etc.
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Be the subject matter expert for all payroll processing systems, maintaining training and regular education to improve the HRIS
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Act as liaison with HRIS vendor to address and resolve issues and discrepancies.
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Assist with any implementation or system configuration changes
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Run and build reports in BI, supporting business decisions as it relates to our employees and payroll
Leadership
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Oversee benefit/payroll staff, as well as human resource staff in the absence of an HR leader
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Provides leadership to the payroll team to ensure the efficient and accurate processing of all payrolls.
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Ensure team members receive regular training and coaching to ensure adequate vacation coverage
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Manages workload, projects and priorities of payroll team to maximize efficiency and meet operational requirements.
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Actively build positive working relationships and rapport with department managers and the HR team
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Live and lead company values in communication, service and support within the team. Re-enforce and recognize the team on a regular basis and performance manage and issues appropriately.
Who we are looking for:
A personable and well-organized individual with a strong administrative background is a match made in heaven for a the Canstar Payroll Manager. Experience working in a fast-paced environment focused on internal customer service will have you off on the right foot for this position. Other important attributes of the Canstar Payroll Manager are:
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Post-secondary degree with advanced payroll and accounting courses.
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A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in handling complex, multi company payrolls.
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Completion of Canada Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner certificate.
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Completion of or enrolment in Canada Payroll Association Certified Payroll Manager certificate.
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Minimum of five (5) years in supervisory role.
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Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to type 40+ words per minute accurately
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Team player with an eye for detail and focus on accuracy
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Strong customer service skills
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Knowledge of employment law and provincial regulations
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High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and tact
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Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Perks of working for Canstar…
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Competitive compensation and generous bonus structure
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Monthly ‘Bring-Your-Pooch-to-Work’ days!
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Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
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Flexible hours and work from home opportunities
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Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
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Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs!)
