Job Description

Job description

Marid is a growing fabrication shop in Windsor Junction, NS. We are professional, creative, fast-paced and our goal is to create quality and on-time products to our North American customers.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Lively atmosphere
• On-the-job training

Marid Industries is seeking an enthusiastic, detail oriented, self-starter to join our team as the Payroll and HR Administrator. Reporting to the Manager of Finance and Administration, this is an exciting full-time opportunity for an individual with Payroll and Benefits experience who is also seeking to gain accounting skills and grow within our company.

As the Payroll and HR Administrator, you will be responsible for the maintenance, administration, and processing of payroll, reconciling and remitting monthly payments, and managing the employee benefit plan. The Payroll and HR Administrator will work to expand their skills and knowledge base to grow into a strong support and back-up to the Manager of Finance and Administration while continuing to be trained in new areas as the role evolves.

Given that this critical role involves frequent, daily interactions with people, answering questions related to pay and processing requests on behalf of employees, the ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys collaboration, is a natural when it comes to building trust and connection, delivering excellent service and showing empathy in difficult situations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely and accurate processing of payroll.
• Accurately remit payments such as WCB, benefit premiums and union dues.
• Pro-actively manage the company benefit plan including accurately enrolling new employees, updating employee information, terminating coverage and completing any necessary paperwork.
• Liaise with benefit providers as the benefit administrator and designated contact.
• General office administration including answering incoming phone calls.
• Acting as a backup support to the Accounting Clerk with processing and delivery of mail and ordering office supplies.
• Build trusting relationships with employees and be a helpful first point of contact for payroll and benefit inquiries.
• Ensure all employee information is up to date and kept confidential in the company database.
• Process calendar-year and fiscal year-end reconciliations.
• Processing T4's.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Manager of Finance & Administration, and Senior Management.
• Process annual compensation increases.
• Prepare materials and actively oversee on-boarding process for all new employees.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of sensitive employee information and company records.
• HR administration duties will include preparing offer letters, employment contracts for new employees, and termination letters.
• Assisting with recruitment by updating job descriptions, job postings, and filtering and distributing resumes to the appropriate manager.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent blend of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a Payroll, Benefits and Accounting.
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently prioritize work while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
• Friendly and helpful approach with excellent customer service skills.
• Positive and solution-oriented mindset, combined with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.
• Knowledge of current payroll practices and applicable legislation.
• Knowledge of clerical accounting practices and procedures relating to cost centers, general ledger accounts and financial transaction processing.
• Proficient in MS Office and experience using an MRP/ERP System
• Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification is an asset.
• Experience working in the Manufacturing/Construction industry is an asset

JOIN OUR TEAM!

In addition to offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, we offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits. If you feel you could be a great fit to join our team, kindly forward your cover letter and resume to hradmin@marid.ca with the heading "Payroll& HR Administrator" in the subject line of your email.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

ABOUT MARID

Marid Industries is a privately owned custom manufacturing business based in Windsor Junction, just outside of Metro Halifax. Marid is a full-service contractor unlike many companies in the structural steel business. Marid is a fabricator as well as a construction company with ample engineering capabilities.

Flexibility is a key Marid quality. No matter what the finished product-a simple utilitarian warehouses, a modern school, or a complex finished public space - the required skill sets are available with the Marid Industries organization.

We are committed to supporting and challenging our employees to be the most capable, competent and well trained in the industry. www.marid.ca

•We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.•

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person