Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic and growing company? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our team and oversee the bi-weekly multi-province payroll processing, benefits administration, and much more. As a key player, you’ll ensure smooth payroll operations, manage employee lifecycle data, and provide support to both internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise in payroll legislation, benefits management, and exceptional problem-solving skills will be put to great use in this fast-paced environment. If you're a proactive, results-driven professional who thrives in a team-oriented setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Administer and verify bi-weekly multi-province payroll via ADP Workforce Now, including benefits, tax and other source deductions (consistent with federal and provincial payroll legislation), contributions to RRSP plan.

Responsible for entering data for employee such as new hires, ROEs, terminations, transfers, reclassifications, promotions (employee full life cycle).

Verifies auto timesheets are calculating correctly, missed punches are fixed, and approvals completed for time and PTO requests and exception entries, all within the specified payroll processing deadline.

Responsible for PTO plan maintenance and reporting

Liase as required with department managers and HR teams to clarify or request further information for payroll cycle to complete duties as required, following auditing requirements.

Provide day to day support and guidance and answer questions and resolving issues regarding payroll with internal and external stakeholders.

Act as liaison with company benefits provider to ensure employee coverage is up to date.

Provide support to employees regarding Benefits administration – Retirement, Disability and Health Benefits

Create regular weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports required by the business leadership team.


Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required, preferably in Finance, Business, or Human Resources, or related field

Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience for a multi-provincial payroll, in a diverse organization.

Experience administering a company Benefits program.

Working knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow Payroll/HRIS preferred.

Bilingual (English and French) a definite asset.


Knowledge & Skills

Customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent computer skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Understanding of Payroll Legislation and Best Practices

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Ability to work under constant deadlines, handle a fast pace and high-volume workload, with a commitment to accuracy

Self-starter who takes accountability for their performance and drives for results

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Maturity to understand and respect the sensitivity and confidentiality of employee matters

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Avenir Energy is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. By applying for a position with Avenir Energy, you understand that we use third party systems and recruiting agencies that may employ the use of Artificial Intelligence within their programs for finding, screening, assessing, and/or selecting candidates. You also understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of appropriate background checks. The type of checks performed is determined by the role and Avenir Energy’s employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete. We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.