Are you an experienced payroll professional with experience managing a team? Do you have experience with payroll operations in an unionized environment? Are you looking to gain more experience in payroll management? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?
The Universal Group has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll lead to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Payroll Lead will work with both the Senior Payroll Manager and Payroll team to oversee the end-to-end payroll process and supervise a team of talented Payroll Administrators. The Payroll Lead will work to ensure a smooth payroll process which in turn drives forward our purpose of providing Peace of Mind to our clients and our employees. We deliver on our purpose through our core values of being passionate, driven, and authentic.
The Company The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic signage & equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour, and occupational health and safety. The Universal Group operates across British Columbia with operations in the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, and the Lower Mainland; and as of late 2021 we have operations in Ontario and Quebec. More recently, in the Winter of 2022, The Universal Group expanded its operations into the US through a strategic acquisition in Washington state.
With a growing employee base and through a number of strategic acquisitions, The Universal Group is expanding both nationally and internationally making us the prominent player within the traffic control industry. As an employee of the Universal Group, we promise to provide that same peace of mind to you, as you contribute to our mission, demonstrate our core values and deliver best-in-class services.
Who You Are Fueled by your passion and drive to achieve success, you bring a collaborative and consultative approach, and a keen ability to connect people, data and performance to drive the business forward.
You have a strong set of payroll skills, as well as a strong ability to manage and coach a team towards achieving their goals. You have the ability to spot and fix mistakes, communicate with multiple stakeholders and understand a wide variety of payroll adjustments.
The Role In this role you will be expected to monitor and oversee the payroll process, supervise the payroll team, and process bi-weekly payrolls as required. You will also be accountable for the end-to-end payroll process which includes; timecard entries, uploads to payroll, all audit functions, all pay corrections and related adjustments required to ensure the accurate processing of pay. Other primary duties consist of training, orientation and support to users, customers, and coordinating and verifying work with Human Resources and Finance.
What you will do:

• Lead the Payroll team in the full cycle payroll process using our ERP system including on and off cycle
  payrolls
  
• Review and suggest process improvement ideas to enhance efficiency
  
• Respond to payroll enquiries and provide excellent customer service
  
• Review data changes
  
• Prepare payroll reports as needed
  
• Process tax compliance including processing garnishments, tax payments and union dues etc
  
• Provide leadership in new or changed processes relating to payroll while also providing coaching and
  training as needed
  
• Supervision of the Payroll Associates by providing direction and guidance, monitoring training needs
  and performance, assisting Senior Manager with performance appraisals, and ensuring staff is
  knowledgeable in all policies and procedures related to payroll.
  
• Develop and maintain a training schedule so staff are able to perform tasks related to their
  assigned payroll area
  
• Provide input on associates\xe2\x80\x99 workload, breaks, and leaves, ensuring adequate coverage is provided
  to meet business needs.
  
• Ensures staff are aware of and adhere to established policies, practices, and Collective Agreements
  
• Assist Payroll Manager with Year End reconciliations and filings

Perks & Benefits

• A large, growing company with room for promotion
• Extended healthcare benefits available after probation
• An RRSP matching plan
• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid office: regular work-from-home day
• Free coffee in office
• Parking on-site, steps from the Carvolth bus transfer station
• Gym on site

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with full cycle payroll and year end in a complex organizational environment
  
• Experience in a payroll supervisor/lead position is preferred
  
• Experience with payroll in an unionized environment is an asset
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail
  
• Customer service-oriented with effective communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products including MS-Excel and MS-Word
  
• Proficiency with ERP accounting systems
  
• A team player with the ability to work independently.

Why Universal Group? The Universal Group is rapidly growing as we are expanding our business across other Canadian provinces, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growth. Our company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and you will be able to own your role. As an integral part of the Payroll Team at The Universal Group, you will receive a competitive base salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for further education and development.
The Universal Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
If you are this Payroll Lead: apply today, we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!
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