HR & Payroll Administrator - Vancouver, Canada - FAST + EPP

FAST + EPP

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Fast + Epp is an internationally recognized structural engineering firm with a team that prioritizes creativity and simplicity. We work with all materials but are well known for our mass timber and timber-hybrid projects. We strive to advance structural design and propel architectural imagination, on every scale project from single-family homes to large institutional buildings.

We operate in a hybrid office environment with the flexibility for WFH and in-office collaboration.

Purpose & Values - We take our core values seriously here at F+E and strive to manifest them in all we do.

Be Curious - _do you challenge convention and like to think outside the box?_

Be Humble - _do you act with mutual respect in your collaboration and leadership style?_

Be Honest _-_**_ do you conduct yourself with integrity and sincerity?_

Be Exceptional - _do you deliver results you are proud of and continually striving to do better?_

If you answered "yes" to the above, we want to hear from you

What we are looking for:

We are currently hiring for an HR & Payroll Administrator, this is an ideal role for someone who is detailoriented and excited about getting involved in a wide variety of Human Resources activities and wanting to grow their experience and knowledge in payroll, benefits, and HR for both Canada and the US.

What will you be working on:

How You fit into the Team

The HR & Payroll Administrator reports to the Director of Finance and HR Manager. They work closely with the rest of the finance team and HR team.

Primary Duties
Payroll

Processing and calculating full cycle Canada and US semimonthly payroll for 90+ salary and hourly employees, including CRA Receiver General remittances
Set up of new hires and ongoing maintenance of employee information in timekeeping (Unanet) and payroll system (ADP)
Process ROEs, job letters, as well as handling inquiries relating to the following:
Secondary contact for employees/managers on questions relating to payroll, group benefits, voluntary RRSP contributions, personnel information changes
Frequent communication with ADP Workforce Now for payroll inquiries
Participate in payroll reviews and audits as required
Assist the Finance Team in the review and approval of timesheets
Prepares and maintains payroll information through the thirdparty vendor by collecting, calculating, entering, and reconciling data
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
Calculate taxable benefits regarding group insurance, reward programs etc.
Ensure compliance with governmental laws on payroll accounting and taxes and best practices of each including submitting various forms/reports to local governing bodies
Contributes to monthend and yearend closures as required
Assists finance team with maintenance of database software

Benefits:

Full cycle administration of group benefits plan including group retirement plans (monitoring eligibility, enrollment, termination, changes, reviewing monthly statements for accuracy, etc.)
Maintains employee benefits programs as they relate to payroll and validates calculations
Support the HR team in setting up, maintaining, and reconciling benefit accruals

Provide administrative support throughout full cycle recruitment (internal and external)
Responsible for HR administration including employee records, files and documentation management
Schedule meetings, interviews, reviews, HR events etc
Maintain employees' records including files and upkeeping employee profiles on ADP and in Unanet
Assisting and supporting all onboarding and offboarding
Participate in different initiatives and special projects related to payroll and/or HR
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or HR Manager

Qualifications

2+ years in an accounting role performing full cycle payroll in Canada (US payroll experience is considered an asset but not required)
12 years of knowledge and experience in pension, benefits and/or human resources is preferred
A postsecondary education degree or diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance Commerce or Human Resources is preferred
A CPP (Certified Payroll Practitioner) is preferred
CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation or equivalent would be considered an asset but is not required
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now / ADP considered an asset
Strong attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Quality written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate within the team and with external teams or clients
Ability to work in an environment driven by multiple deadlines
Highly motivated with attention to detail

Why work for Fast + Epp?