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, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery (hourly and salary rotating weekly)
• Confidentially maintain accurate employee information, such as employee files, records of employee attendance, leave, and overtime calculations
• Accurately track payroll-related support programs  (education assistance, boot and tool allowances, vacation time, etc.)
• Collaborate with  the accounting department to prepare journal entries
• 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
• Distribute T4s and ROEs as required by provincial legislation
• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required. A PCP candidate with extensive experience may be considered
• 3-5+ years of experience in a dedicated payroll position preferred (experience with 500-1000 employee payroll)
• Experience with Payworks payroll program preferred
• Knowledge of multi-province payroll procedures and employment standards is an asset
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail — accuracy in documentation is essential to success in this role
• Strong follow-up and accountability mindset — you don’t let issues slide
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks — each task deserves your full effort
• 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

What We Offer:

• A Highly Competitive Wage – eligible for a yearly bonus
• Extended health care and Health Spending Account
• Dental/Vision Benefits
• Sick Pay Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• DPSP and RRSP
• Casual Dress Code
• Fun and supportive work environment
• Continuous learning

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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