Job Description

Description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

The payroll specialist is responsible for all aspects of preparation and processing of weekly payrolls. Responsible for completion of all related payroll administration activities including, but not limited to, employee set-up and termination, preparation of Records of Employment, generation and timely submission of monthly Union Health and Welfare reports and remittances. Responds to management requests and queries regarding payroll information and generates appropriate reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and inputs weekly payroll information ensuring data accuracy & integrity.
• Reviews the accuracy of the time & pay and payroll registers to ensure employees are paid correctly and time is charged to the correct job numbers.
• Calculates special adjustments, vacation payments, commissions and off cycle pays.
• Ensures legislative compliance and adherence to CPA guidelines.
• Prepares and submits all government remittances according to legislative requirements.
• Ensures that employees are paid in accordance with their respective union collective agreement (if applicable).
• Responsible for terminating employees in the payroll system and subsequent preparation of Records of Employment.
• Prepares earning information as required.
• Manages the banked time program for hourly employees.
• Supports internal & external audits.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations
• Adhere to the Company's Quality System operating procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience working with a full-cycled payroll, in a unionized environment.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional payrolls.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external individuals.
• Exceptional data entry skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven systematic and organized approach to multi-tasking.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
• Working knowledge of the English language both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize a heavy workload.
• Professional, friendly, exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual would be an asset. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us.... Make a difference.