Primary Objective of the Position:

This position is responsible for but not limited to managing Cargojet employees compensation and benefits system. Among the duties of the payroll administrator are ensuring the smooth operation of employee payment and carry out other duties as required. Complying with Canadian Labour Code legislation, company policies and procedures and a thorough understanding of all payroll practices is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation and full-cycle processing of biweekly hourly and salary payroll.
• Auditing of the hourly employee timecards, for accuracy and completeness, in time and attendance system.
• Oversees the proper and accurate processing and tracking of paid time off for all employees.
• Import hours in time and attendance to payroll system.
• Assist in maintaining employee records and updating company information.
• Inputting new hires, leaves, terminations, pay and vacation adjustments.
• Process ROEs and garnishments.
• Prepare payroll reconciliation report.
• Timely processing of all workers compensation remittances and reports.
• Ensure company compliance with Canada Labour Code legislation.
• Support with year end processing and reporting.
• Preform other related duties as assigned.
• Short- and long-term disability claims management
• Responsible for updating all policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures for payroll.
• Deliver instruction/training to employees regarding the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, T4 etc.
• Prepare and create various management reports and analysis.
• Manage monthly billings from insurance providers and other vendors, including review of billings for accuracy.
• Process month end payments for benefits, pensions, RRSP, etc.
• Ensure all employee files are up to date and complete.
• Support the Human Resource team with ad hoc duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll programs and related taxation.
• Payroll Software experience required – experience using UKG Kronos, the workforce management software or experience in managing employee timekeeping or scheduling using Kronos systems is an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results independently while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Important to Know:

• Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.