Tidewater has an immediate opening for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. This is a full-time position based out of our Calgary head office . This is a fast paced, deadline driven role that requires superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Administers and maintains full cycle payroll, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes.
• Review approved time inputs and work with Managers to address any time entry discrepancies.
• Process Record of Employment (ROEs) within Service Canada requirements.
• Ensure that all payroll entries in the Avanti system are fully documented.
• Ensure payments are made accurately and timeously, provide payroll advice, file all related source documents, audit trails, and ensure that the general ledger is updated.
• Complete year end processing and preparation of T4's.
• Calculate, and process short term disability pay for approved disability claims.
• Implement wage table changes as directed by policy, and Collective Agreements.
• Administer and maintain the benefit program which includes providing employees with information about benefit coverage, processing enrolments, changes, and terminations as well as processes enrolment, leaves, disability leaves and terminations as well as annual reconciliation and report requirements to ensure compliance with the pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual remittances and reports to government and other agencies (e.g. WCB, T4's, CRA, Union, benefit providers, Statistics Canada etc.).
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Post-secondary education in in accounting, business, payroll, human resources, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of full cycle payroll experience using the Avanti system.
• Experience in defined benefit pension programs and collective agreements.
• Working experience with Avanti.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, Employment Standards, taxation rules and year-end reporting processes
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner ( PCP ) is considered an asset.
• Benefit Designation in either Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Group Benefits Associate (GBA) is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Competencies:

• Knowledge of accounting, payroll regulations and information systems issues to assure smooth interface between functions.
• Excellent analytic, mathematical and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under time constraints.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of staff and outside agencies.
• Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary, short term and long-term incentive plans.

Employee Benefits:

Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit package, designed to prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include top-in-industry medical, dental, life and accident insurance and disability coverage. Our virtual employee and family assistance program makes accessing medical professionals quick and convenient.

Tidewater's benefits program features a generous $2,000 annual spending account which provides the flexibility for you to fund a Healthcare Spending Account to help pay for medical and dental expenses not covered by the benefits plan, or a Healthy Living Account for the items such as memberships or sports equipment.

For eligible employees, Tidewater provides a six-week top up to EI maternity or parental leave benefits – this includes fathers and adoptive parents caring for new family members.

You can become a shareholder and participate in the growth of our company through Tidewater's Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Employee Share Purchase Plan.

At Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Inc., we prioritize your financial peace of mind by extensively covering the cost of benefits. Join us and experience a workplace that values your health, supports your family, and invests in your overall well-being.

Your coverage begins on your hire date and extends to eligible family members.

We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• benefits administration: 5 years (required)
• full cycle payroll: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PCP Certification (preferred)
• Benefit Designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-10

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