Payroll Practitioner

Payroll Practitioner

Westcan Bulk Transport

Location: Edmonton

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Canadian Operating companies are Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, and Fisher Transport – KAG Canada!

Westcan is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Practitioner to join our team.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

About the position

• Processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for our transportation companies with 1,000+ employees based on federal labour standards
• Ensures payroll compliance with internal policies and process and regulatory requirements
• Review and audit payroll reports for accuracy and identify, resolve or escalate any discrepancies
• Create and maintain all related post-payroll processing files and reports
• Understanding and interpreting government legislation to ensure compliance regarding pay, deductions, benefits, taxes and documentation
• Processing new hires, employee changes, terminations and transfers
• Be the first point of contact for employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues including resolving discrepancies in an efficient and timely manner
• Reconciling and/ or remitting all payroll and company benefit liabilities, including, but not limited to garnishments, pension, provincial health benefits, etc.
• Provide strong communications and prepare reports as required with all stakeholders (internal and external) as required i.e. employees, management, Human Resources, Finance, government agencies, courts and other administrative bodies
• Verifying and producing ROEs, balancing and reconciling T4/T4As and maintaining payroll records

What you bring

• A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is preferred, or working towards the completion of the PCP certification
• Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience within a large company processing both hourly and salaried pay
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now would be considered an asset
• Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills to be able to manage large amounts of data
• Strong self-starter, able to effectively prioritize key tasks and deliverables with limited day-to-day direction with
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information

Total Compensation

• Competitive wages, company matched RRSP/DPSP savings program, bonus opportunity, scholarships program for employee’s children and referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)

We have a strong culture of teamwork, with a balance of seriousness and fun. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply!

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.

We are committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where ALL employees and partners feel valued and appreciated for their uniqueness and contributions. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.