Human Resources Payroll Administrator

Job summary

Administer payroll, maintain accurate employee and payroll records, and manage employee data changes, benefits enrollments, and updates. Support HR policies, respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, prepare management and compliance reports, and collaborate with finance to maintain data integrity and improve processes.

Job details

Company Description Metcon Excavation & Construction Inc. is a trusted provider of excavation and construction services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The company combines years of industry experience, a skilled workforce, and advanced equipment to deliver high-quality results. Metcon is committed to safety, efficiency, and craftsmanship from initial planning through project completion. The team leverages modern technologies and best practices to enhance project performance while maintaining strong client relationships through open communication and collaboration. Role Description The Human Resources Payroll Administrator is a full-time, on-site position based in the Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for administering payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely pay runs, and maintaining payroll records in compliance with applicable regulations. Day-to-day tasks include managing employee data in systems, processing new hires, terminations, and changes, and coordinating employee benefits enrollments and updates. The administrator supports the development and implementation of HR policies, responds to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits, and generates reports for management and compliance purposes. This position works closely with the finance team to ensure data integrity, continuous process improvement, and a positive employee experience. This role is covering a one-year maternity leave with the intention to turn into permanent employment. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Human Resources (HR) knowledge, including HR Policies and employee relations practices. Candidates should possess Payroll Administration skills, including pay calculation, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance. Candidates should possess expertise in Employee Benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and vendor coordination. Candidates should possess experience with Human Resources data management and reporting. Relevant qualifications such as a diploma or degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, and professional HR or payroll certification are beneficial. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and proficiency with spreadsheets and office software are beneficial. Effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a construction and field-based environment are beneficial.

What you’ll do

Administer payroll, maintain accurate employee and payroll records, and manage employee data changes, benefits enrollments, and updates. Support HR policies, respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, prepare management and compliance reports, and collaborate with finance to maintain data integrity and improve processes.

Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of HR policies and employee relations, along with payroll administration skills covering calculations, statutory deductions, and compliance. Benefits administration, HR data management and reporting experience, strong accuracy and confidentiality, and effective communication and organizational skills are beneficial; an HR, business, or related qualification and professional certification are also beneficial.

Listed skills

• Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Compliance
• Pay Calculation
• Statutory Deductions
• Human Resources Policies
• Employee Relations
• Employee Benefits Administration
• Human Resources Data Management
• Reporting
• Spreadsheet Proficiency
• Attention To Detail
• Numerical Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Communication
• Organization

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Construction