Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc. located in Delta, BC has an immediate opening for a Payroll Administrator in our Human Resources and Health & Safety Department. This position is permanent full-time working on-site Monday through Friday.

The Payroll Administrator processes payroll for the Company’s hourly employees and provides support to the department with day-to-day tasks and reporting requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of employment statutory contributions, benefits administration, and year-end filings is essential. Experience in creating documentation, and policy and procedures is considered an asset as well as a PCP designation and Payworks experience.

We are seeking an individual with a positive mindset to join our team. Candidates must be willing to work hard in a fast-paced family-oriented team environment and under pressure to meet deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and verify the accuracy of all payroll documentation and calculations to process payroll in a timely manner.
• Validate timesheet information entered by various departments for hourly employees.
• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs) when required.
• Assist the Payroll and Benefits Administrator with direct withdrawals, remittances, and deductions, ensuring timely transfer of funds to governmental departments and insurance companies.
• Provide detailed payroll-related charges (wages and benefits) to help managers reconcile actual costs vs. budget.
• Prepare and review RRSP contributions, wages, and vacation accruals for each pay period for hourly employees and other groups as required.
• Support the Payroll and Benefits Administrator in administering benefits, remitting premiums, and maintaining group benefit files for employees.
• Provide advice and support on employee matters as requested, including, but not limited to, Employment Insurance (EI), WorkSafe BC, and other claims.
• Support the Payroll and Benefits Administrator to reconcile payroll entries, calculate and adjust accruals, complete payroll remittances and provide reports for general ledger updates for each pay period as required, and assist the Controller to reconcile all Payroll liability accounts in the General Ledger.
• As needed, provide support to the accounting team to reconcile annual Employer Health Tax (EHT) contributions and WorkSafe BC premium submissions.
• Maintain attendance and vacation reporting and provide monthly absentee reports to department managers for hourly employees and, as requested, for other employee groups.
• Liaise with department managers, supervisors and stakeholders as required to resolve issues and answer inquiries.
• Support the Payroll and Benefits Administrator to analyze, compile and report payroll statistics to government agencies, e.g. CRA, HRSDC, etc.
• Assist with year-end filing and annual production of T4s and T4As for hourly employees verifying their accuracy and completeness before issuing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Payroll designation (PCP) and/or a combination of education and experience is preferred
• Experience with a payroll and HRMS system is required. Experience with Payworks preferred.
• Manufacturing and Production industry experience is preferred.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of payroll processes and BC employment-related legislation.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must have strong mathematical proficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills to deal with strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to effectively multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to demanding situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, business communications and customer relations skills. Portrays professionalism and exemplifies exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong aptitude for computer systems and software, including intermediate level MS Office and basic G Suite.
• Strong skills in using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll system.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team as well as independently.

About Us

Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc. (part of Zodiac Milpro group) is a world class and industry leader in the manufacturing of quality and versatile Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBS) and inflatables. We have been building custom designed boats for more than 35 years for those who work on the water. We are an expanding company with a portfolio of strong growth projects.

As the mission profiles of our clients become increasingly complex, Zodiac continues to innovate and develop new products to ensure our client’s success. Over the years, we have developed products for military and marine operations, Coast Guard and Customs, law enforcement, search and rescue, yacht tenders, offshore industry and eco-tourism.

We strive to learn and improve while fostering a positive work culture that we can be proud of. As a customer-focused company, our custom boats are manufactured from start to finish by hand at our three plants located in Delta, BC.

Come join our team at Zodiac, an ISO 9001 company, where we offer innovative technology, designs and solutions that have helped build a reputation for excellence.

What We Offer

• Compensation is based on experience. (Please state your compensation expectations.)
• Benefits include extended health, dental, life insurance, employee assistance program and RRSP plan contribution match.
• Employee social events
• Family-oriented, inclusive culture
• Free on-site parking and located close to the bus stop

Kindly note only those applicants legally authorized to work in Canada and selected for an interview will be contacted.

**No phone calls or agencies please**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delta, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
• What salary would you like to earn?
• Are you currently working with any temporary or permanent placement agencies?

Language:

• English fluently (required)

Work Location: In person