Payroll & Benefits Supervisor

Miramichi, NB

AM - 18019

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with the City of Miramichi to recruit a Payroll & Benefits Supervisor to join their team in Miramichi, New Brunswick.

The City of Miramichi is the largest population center in Northern New Brunswick. Situated along the Miramichi River, it is a beautiful and picturesque place to call home. Our client serves as the Municipal Government for the area, focused on improving everyday life for Miramichiers through strategic priorities like population growth, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

Role Description:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor manages the overall payroll and benefits administration for the entire organization. Working in collaboration with the Finance department, as well as Union representatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing thorough and accurate time entries, ensuring that payroll is processed correctly on a bi-weekly basis. In addition to payroll processing and data entry, the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor will also support and lead various reporting requirements, conduct year-end reconciliations, and address any queries or concerns regarding the benefits plan.

By joining the City of Miramichi, you will join a close-knit, collaborative, and welcoming team that sees endless potential within the City they call home. As the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor, you will enjoy a generous amount of paid time off, a compressed work week, and a role within a very stable industry. Lastly, in return for your skills and experience, you will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the training and supervision of the Human Resources/Payroll Assistant in payroll duties;
• Lead accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees, including reviewing and importing hours from the time entry system, entering timesheets, and entering tax and direct deposit information;
• Produce both scheduled and ad-hoc reporting on payroll and general human resources functions;
• Prepare a variety of payroll-related documents (e.g., salary recoveries, severance transfers, payroll register, etc.) for meeting compliance requirements, and providing audit reports;
• Reconcile payroll totals and ensure all deductions for pension, garnishments, health benefits plans, vacation time, sick time, etc. are made as scheduled;
• Conduct year-end reconciliation and processes, including the preparation and submission of T4 tax forms;
• Maintain records for pension and benefit contributions made by employees/employer, ensuring funds are transferred accurately;
• Administer all employee pay and benefit programs including enrollments and terminations;
• Provide training and information on time entry process and benefits plan during new hire orientations;
• Address benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolution, maintaining contact with employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper application of benefits;
• Maintain personnel files and accurate data on the records management system pertaining to employee payroll and benefits;
• Complete all required work for year-end audit;
• Other duties as assigned/required.

Your Qualifications:

As the ideal candidate, you are a payroll and benefits professional with experience processing payroll within a large organization comprised of both hourly and salaried employees. You are an active holder of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or have an appetite and willingness to attain your PCP. Lastly, you are a team player, a great critical thinker, and demonstrate strong analytical skills.

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (i.e., business administration, commerce, human resources management, etc.);
• 3-5 years experience in full-cycle payroll and benefits administration;
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), and/or CEBS certification(s) would be considered a strong asset;
• Demonstrated experience using various payroll and HRIS computer systems;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with attention to detail;
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong time management and organizational skill;
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, ideally with advanced proficiency in Excel.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Austin McLennan, Senior Consultant, at 902-424-1103 and [email protected] or Kyle Armstrong, Recruitment Specialist at 902-334-7488 and [email protected] , or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Austin or Kyle know.

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