Associate, Payroll - Halifax, Canada - Emera Inc

Emera Inc

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Logistics:

Job Title:

Payroll Associate

Company, Department:

Emera, Corporate Finance

Location:

Halifax, NS

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:

May 26, 2024

Reference Number:

The Opportunity:
At Emera, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported.

Come build a career as unique as you are:
making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking to hire a
Payroll Associate to join the Corporate Finance team.
We are seeking a, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team environment.

The Payroll team is part of Emera's Corporate Finance team and is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for all Canadian Affiliates, including employees on international assignments as well as providing internal stakeholders with reports and analysis associated with their inquiries and objectives.

Our payroll team is made up of an energetic and positive group of professionals, providing opportunity to learn from and be supported by a wider group.

They are active in the National Payroll Association and continuously stay up to date on industry developments, helping us to continuously improve processes.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Preparing and processing biweekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls in accordance with company policies, collective agreements, and legislative/regulatory requirements;
Completing ROE's, employment verifications and responding to both internal and external stakeholder inquiries regarding payroll;
Assisting in processing yearend transactions, balancing, reporting, adjustments and remitting T4's;
Participate in payroll related projects;
Lead certain continuous improvement initiatives;
Maintain detailed records for audit purposes;
And ad hoc reporting as required.

What skills will make you successful?
You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

You possess, are working towards or are eager to pursue a designation from the Canadian Payroll Association (Payroll Compliance Practitioner "PCP");
Previous work experience processing full cycle payrolls considered an asset;
Completion of a Business Administration or related degree considered an asset;
Provide a high level of customer service and have excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills;
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
Proven problemsolving skills;
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook;
Experience with PeopleSoft payroll software would be considered an asset.

At Emera, everyone is a leader in their own right.

Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees.

As a Payroll Associate, you are committed to developing a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers.

Why join our team?
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Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
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Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.