Payroll Administrator

Fort Garry Industries is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider. The Fort Garry Industries group of companies has over 500 employees with locations across Canada. 

With over 100 years of service under our belt, Fort Garry Industries is always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success!

Fort Garry Industries has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join our team at our corporate head office in Winnipeg.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and distribute biweekly payroll for all employees
• Maintain and update employee information, such as employee files, records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements in Canadian currency
• Prepare and update various payroll-related spreadsheets (tracking education assistance programs, boot allowances, vacation time, etc.).
• Prepare monthly spreadsheets for the accounting department (accrual journals)
• Respond to employee and branch inquiries as required
• Assist with group insurance benefits and reconcile monthly billing
• Assist with the administration of FGI’s short-term disability program
• Calculation of car taxable benefits
• Distribute T4’s
• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required. PCP candidate with extensive experience may be considered
• Experience with Payworks payroll program preferred.
• 3-5+ years experience with payroll on a computerized system preferred
• Excellent customer service skills – dedicated to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to write and speak succinctly with customers and colleagues.
• Basic to proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (email, word, excel) and ability to learn in-house systems.
• Post secondary education in payroll or accounting an asset
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, payroll procedures and employments standards are assets.
• Heavy duty parts knowledge or background an asset

What We Offer:

• A Highly Competitive Wage – eligible for a yearly bonus
• An Extended Health Care Plan which includes;
  • Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Health Spending Account
  • Sick Pay Allowance
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Investment Opportunities
• A Continuous Learning Environment
• A Casual Dress Code
• A Fun and Supportive Work Environment

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.

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