Payroll Analyst

G3 Canada Limited is a progressive and continuously growing company. As part of our commitment of building a smarter path from Farmer’s fields to the global market, we are establishing a highly efficient coast to coast Canadian Grain enterprise designed to provide a unique competitive alternative to farmers and superior service to customers and stakeholders. The integrity and resourcefulness of our people are the foundation of that commitment.

Job Title:  Payroll Analyst

Location:  G3 Head Office (On-Site)

Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the payroll cycle ensuring all payments/transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role would be responsible to processes payroll for all G3 employees that encompass hourly, salary, and unionized employees spanning across multiple provinces and jurisdictions. The Payroll Analyst would ensure that all payroll applications are in compliance with federal and provincial laws and would also recommend and implement payroll process improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer/process multi-provincial payrolls with weekly and semi-monthly pay frequencies for hourly and salaried, union and non-union employees.
• Prepare account reconciliations and ensures payroll remittances are submitted by payroll provider.
• Monitor federal and provincial taxes and other deductions to ensure accuracy of individual paychecks
• Resolve complex issues regarding taxable income and ensure federal and provincial compliance
• Complete year end processing including applying year to date adjustments, reconciling year-end report to CRA remittances, ensuring all pay elements are being applied to correct boxes, ensuring all taxable benefits are accurately captured, finalizing T4’s etc.
• Maintains HRIS system, including creation of new deductions and earnings; resolve internal issues related to HRIS and interfaces between other HR modules including time and attendance, set up of new companies, etc.
• Create and or run reports from payroll or Time and Attendance system as required
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues with management at various operating locations
• Ensure pay practices are in compliance with federal and provincial employment standards
• Support the administration, maintenance, and reconciliation of employee group benefits and pension plans within the payroll system, ensuring accurate records, deductions, enrollments, and regulatory compliance.
• Understand and maintain processes as outlined in the collective agreements
• Leverages G3’s HRIS system and processes to support the business and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in payroll management
• Develop and maintain procedure manual for all key payroll processes
• Collaborate with Human Resources on ad hoc projects, initiatives, and process improvements to support organizational and employee objectives.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Canadian Payroll Association’s Certified Payroll Manager Program completed or in progress
• Three to Five years of payroll experience required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required
• Self-starter with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of multi-province payroll, federal and provincial wage and labor laws, employee benefit plans, employment practices and payroll taxes
• Ability to understand and improve systems and processes including interfaces between G3’s operational systems, general ledger, payroll vendor, and time and labor system
• Comprehensive knowledge of best payroll practices and trends
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French is an asset

If you are looking for a flexible work-life balance, a competitive salary and benefits package and an opportunity to grow your career, G3 will give you this opportunity. Join our diverse team of talented professionals!

G3 is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment, and to supporting the success of employees throughout the organization. We encourage women, indigenous people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply and self-identify. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities.