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Payroll Administrator
Sunterra Group
Acme, AB
The Sunterra Group of Companies is a dynamic organization that comprises pig production (Sunterra Farms), retail locations (Sunterra Market), cooked and cured meats production (Soleterra d’Italia), and greenhouse operations (Sunterra Greenhouse). Sunterra is dedicated to growing, processing, and marketing quality food products – from our carefully managed farming operations to our unique processors to our enthusiastic and innovative retail team.
Position Summary
Sunterra has a full-time opportunity available for a Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. The successful applicant will be responsible for payroll functions for various Sunterra Group companies and will work at our bright, modern office space located just outside the village of Acme, Alberta. Joining the Sunterra team means excellent discounts at all Sunterra Market locations, a health care spending account, and a great team atmosphere.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities:
• Processing bi-weekly full cycle payrolls accurately and on time using inhouse payroll/accounting software
• Process new hires, employee lifecycle changes, terminations and ROEs as required
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved time and attendance
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and internal payroll controls to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Administer employee deductions and garnishments, EFTs, and CRA payment reports
• Maintain personnel files and related documentation
• Compile and prepare weekly payroll reports for management
• Administer Health Care Spending Accounts, including adjudication of claims, payments, and month end reconciliations
• Benefits administration including enrollments, life changes, terminations, account balancing and reconciliations
• Point of contact for all stakeholders responding to payroll and benefits-related inquiries (phone, e-mail or in person)
• Maintain payroll SOPs for efficient workflow
• Conduct year end payroll reconciliations and reporting to complete T4s and WCB remittances
• Assist other payroll team members as required to ensure payroll accuracy and on time delivery
• Collaborate with payroll team members to solve problems, build efficiencies, and improve workflow
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
• Minimum of two years’ full cycle payroll experience
• Understanding of accounting principles including reconciliations, year-end preparations, journal entries and general ledger reporting
• Knowledge of legislation and employment standards as it applies to payroll
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications with intermediate Excel
Education
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation (National Payroll Institute)
• Post-secondary education of a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Accounting or a related field is an asset
Thank you for your interest! Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly.