Job Description

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for the management and delivery of full-cycle payroll services for all of the Fort McKay Group of Companies employees. The Payroll Supervisor will lead a team of payroll specialists and administrators to ensure compliance with Employment Standards Legislation, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and related payroll and tax regulations.

Key Focuses:

• Provide leadership to the payroll team and oversee the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of the payroll staff.
• Manage 5 Collective Bargaining Agreements within the payroll system and ensure the organizations is in compliance to those agreements.
• Manage full-cycle payroll ensuring pay for employees is accurate and on-time; payroll cycles include weekly and bi-weekly pay runs across 3 legal entities.
• Accountable for accuracy and the timeliness of remittances for payroll taxes, WCB installments, garnishments, union benefits and other dependent requirements with Fort McKay First Nation.
• Drive process improvement and implementation of new technology to ensure the overall efficiency of the Payroll Department.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise the payroll team, maintain a positive working relationship while ensuring that all recommendations are aligned with the company.
• Handle staff inquiries related to payroll in a professional and timely manner.
• Responds to questions and provide information to managers, support staff, and departments on all payroll matters.
• Review and approve out of cycle manual payroll cheques
• Perform annual compilation of employer costs for payroll and benefits, T4, T4 summary and related year end reporting as required.
• Maintains awareness of current payroll legislation and coordinates policy, system and or other required changes as they develop
• Implement new procedures as well as maintaining company standards and ensuring legislative compliance and best practices
• Manages government remittances and provides summaries and reports
• Provides monthly, quarterly and annual payroll deductions, remittance reports and union reporting
• Analyzes and corrects payroll errors and issues and ensures integrity of the payroll system
• Initiate and develop revisions to payroll procedures and processes to ensure best practices
• Understanding of provincial and federal privacy laws, as it pertains to collection of personal information; maintain confidentiality of all payroll information.
• Perform annual compilation of employer costs for payroll and benefits.
• Collaborate on special projects as directed by the Senior Management or the Executive.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned
• Monday - Friday (40 hrs/ week)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation is required.
• Completion of post-secondary education in Accounting or Business is an asset
• A valid Class 5 License (or equivalent) is required, along with a satisfactory 3-year Drivers Abstract
• Experience with Dayforce payroll system; a Ceridian product
• Strong knowledge in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Experience in SAP by Design and/or Ceridian Dayforce HCM is considered an asset.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related discipline. Experience in a unionized payroll environment is preferable
• Excellent knowledge of payroll principles and practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including good oral, written communication, and listening skills
• Strong customer service skills, with an ability to support internal and external clients.
• Strong attention to detail with an exceptional level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and multitask, as well as work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards
• Strong aptitude for ERP and Payroll systems.
• Familiarity with Service Canada processes and procedures
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates continuous learning through cross-training, learning new skills, and refreshing prior skills.

This is a full-time salaried position located at the Fort McKay Group of Companies Satellite office in Fort McMurray, AB

What we offer:

Highly competitive salaries

Safe working conditions

Great benefit packages

The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career

Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.

Other details

• Job Family HUMAN RESOURCES
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required No

• Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

Fort McKay Group