Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Adecco is currently hiring a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for a full-time permanent opportunity with our client in the marine transportation industry. We are seeking an experienced payroll professional with strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing, government remittances, employee benefits administration, RRSP programs, and year-end payroll reporting.

Important: This position requires direct, hands-on payroll administration experience. Candidates without experience processing payroll, government remittances, payroll deductions, benefits administration, and year-end payroll activities such as T4 preparation will not be considered.

If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and compliance requirements, we'd like to hear from you.

• Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00 (based on experience)

• Location: Saint John, NB

• Job type: Temporary to Permanent | Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Payroll Administration

• Process accurate semi-monthly payroll for employees.

• Review, verify, and enter employee timesheets and payroll data.

• Administer pay increases, rate adjustments, bonuses, and payroll changes.

• Manage employee leave balances and vacation payouts.

• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation documentation.

• Issue Records of Employment (ROEs).

• Support annual compensation reviews and budget planning.

Government Remittances & Payroll Compliance

• Prepare, reconcile, and submit payroll remittances and statutory deductions.

• Manage payments and reporting related to:

  • Government of Canada payroll remittances

  • CPP, EI, and income tax deductions

  • Workers' Compensation

  • Canada Life benefits

  • Group RRSP contributions

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, reporting requirements, and deadlines.

• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting.

• Provide payroll documentation and support for external accounting requirements.

Benefits & RRSP Administration

• Enroll, update, and terminate employee benefit coverage.

• Administer Canada Life benefit plans and employee communications.

• Coordinate RRSP registrations, updates, and changes.

• Manage monthly benefit billing and reconciliations.

• Support disability claims, workers' compensation claims, and required documentation.

Accounts Payable Support

• Process accounts payable transactions twice monthly.

• Review invoices and investigate discrepancies.

• Approve and document employee expense submissions.

• Create purchase orders and maintain accurate records.

• Support Head Office Accounting with reporting and documentation requests.

Employee Records & Administration

• Maintain employee records with the highest level of confidentiality.

• Process new hire setups and employee data changes.

• Prepare reports, correspondence, and operational documentation.

• Support administration and operations teams as required.

• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries professionally and efficiently.

Crew Travel Coordination Support

• Assist with employee travel arrangements when required.

• Coordinate travel-related purchase orders and documentation.

• Support after-hours or weekend travel schedule changes as part of a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of direct full-cycle payroll administration experience.

• Proven experience processing payroll from start to finish in a multi-employee environment.

• Demonstrated experience handling Government of Canada payroll remittances and statutory deductions.

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, payroll compliance, and year-end payroll processes.

• Experience administering employee benefits and group RRSP programs.

• Experience preparing Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, and payroll reporting.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with payroll software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Advanced data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working with electronic databases and reporting systems.

• Strong Excel and payroll reconciliation skills.

Professional Skills

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage confidential employee information.

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.

• Able to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is considered a strong asset.

• Experience in marine, transportation, logistics, industrial, or unionized environments is an asset.

• Experience with benefits administration through Canada Life is an asset.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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