Payroll Specialist

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ). 

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the delivery of the end-to-end payroll cycle for our Canadian employees (salaried, union, hourly, etc.) across all Provinces in full compliance with the applicable Collective Agreements, Employment Contracts, HR and Payroll Policies and applicable Provincial and Federal Payroll and Tax regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution of the end-to-end payroll process of our pay groups in Ceridian Day Force covering salaried, hourly, and union employees across multiple sites in Canada.
• Ensure compliance and integrity of the payroll process.
• Generate payroll related reports for analysis, information, or statistical purposes.
• Reconcile general ledger regarding payroll transactions.
• Prepare financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Administering Provincial and Federal pay laws (Employment insurance, Insurances, Labour Standards, Employment Records, RRSP, Family Support, Garnishments, Union Deductions, etc.).
• Communicate and maintain a good collaboration with internal (HR, Finance, Taxe, Compliance, etc,) and external stakeholders.
• Administer pay rules and work policies for all the Canadian Collective Agreements.
• Proceed to third-party remittance process (government, insurances, RRSP, union, etc.).
• Administer taxable benefits (auto benefits, group insurance, disability, RRSP and others).
• Calculate retroactivities or other special payments.
• Responds to Pay related questions and requests from employees, managers and external agencies.
• Prepare Provincial and Federal Pay records (ROE’s, Tax forms, etc…)

• Participate at month end, year end, quarter end processes and ensure compliance with established standards and any other requested task related to the function
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by immediate supervisor in support of the Human Resources function.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information in alignment with privacy legislation and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• College or University Degree in Accounting, Administration, Human Resources and /or in a related field.
• 5 years experience processing multiple payrolls across Canada for salaried, union and hourly employees.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).
• Fluently bilingual French and English (written, spoken).
• Advance knowledge and use of Ceridian Dayforce.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel formulas, pivot tables, vlookup.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Meticulous and accurate.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Flexibility.
• Sense of responsibility and organization.
• Trustworthy, dependency and discretion.
• Creative problem solver, solutions focused.
• Strong data analysis and math skills.