Payroll Administrator

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Position Overview:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple companies and provinces. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Workday and a solid understanding of Canadian payroll regulations, including the nuances of multi-provincial payroll.

Compensation: $65K to $70K per annum depending on experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly/bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple companies and provinces, some unionized.
• Manage and ensure compliance with provincial payroll laws, taxes, benefits, and deductions.
• Utilize Workday for payroll processing, ensuring accurate input of employee data, timekeeping, and compensation adjustments.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in Workday.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies, including tax filings and benefits-related issues.
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.
• Assist with the preparation and auditing of year-end reports and T4/T4A slips.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices across all provinces.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration with multi-provincial payroll experience.
• Strong proficiency in Workday payroll system.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and tax laws across multiple provinces.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related software.
• Certification in Payroll (e.g., PCP, CPM) is preferred.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a limited basis to assist in initial assessment, identification, and review of candidates. AI is used only to support our recruiting and hiring team, and decisions are always made by the recruiting and hiring team. Absolutely no applicant data is sent or provided externally through these AI tools.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.