Payroll Coordinator

Are you ready to develop a career in a global, dynamic industry? Bradken, a leader with more than 3,000 employees across the globe in the mining sector, is seeking a bilingual (English & French) Payroll Coordinator to join our growing Corporate Services team. This isn't just a job; it's a newly created role designed for you to learn, grow, and make an impact in a long-term career supporting end-to-end payroll operations for our Canadian and USA workforces.

About the Role

As our Payroll Coordinator, you'll be an integral part of our operations, learning how to ensure our people are paid accurately and on time. You will assist in the intricacies of payroll processing, diving into and becoming proficient in handling high-volume weekly payrolls for both our Canadian and USA teams, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This involves not only supporting processing but also meticulously maintaining payroll records and diligently managing employee data, benefits, and deductions to uphold confidentiality and compliance.

Part of this entry-level role will involve utilizing the "Kronos" tool as an attendance system. You'll immerse yourself in its functionalities for accurate time approvals and system-related queries. Beyond daily operations, you'll support compliance efforts, learning to interpret and apply site agreements and employment legislation. This includes assisting with end-of-month reconciliations and reports for stakeholders, including government, all while learning to address and resolve payroll inquiries from employees and managers with clear, helpful solutions.

Your bilingual skills in English and French will be key to assist in driving improvement, collaborating with the HR Services Lead to identify and implement enhancements to our payroll processes, making a real impact on efficiency and service delivery. Additionally, you'll support the broader Corporate Services team, gaining valuable exposure to diverse administrative tasks such as assisting with HR documentation for new hires, coding invoices, and contributing to HR reports. Throughout all these responsibilities, you'll benefit from one-on-one learning opportunities from our Payroll Lead and broader team, accelerating your professional development within a supportive environment.

About You

You are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual ready to launch a rewarding career in payroll. To thrive in this exciting, fast-paced environment, you will:

- Bring Foundational Knowledge: Possess 1-2 years of relevant administrative or office experience or be a recent graduate with a strong academic understanding of business or human resources principles – you're ready to put theory into practice!

- Be Fully Bilingual: Communicate fluently in both English and French – this is essential for connecting with our diverse Canadian workforce and is a core requirement for the role.

- Strong Excel Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Excel, as you'll be actively working with critical data daily.

- Be a Proactive Learner: You're eager to learn systems like Kronos and adapt to evolving regulations.

- Meticulous & Deadline-Driven: Your sharp attention to detail ensures accuracy in all tasks, and your strong organization means you consistently meet critical deadlines.

- Embrace Growth & Our Culture: You bring enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit to a supportive team, actively looking for an opportunity to become self-sufficient, expand your skill set, and build a long-term career in a global company within a challenging industry.

This role will be Remote based anywhere in Canada (Bilingual in French is required).

At Bradken, we truly value diversity, constant growth, and kindness, fostering a positive workplace culture where you can thrive. If you're ready to ignite your potential and contribute to a leading global company, we encourage you to apply now! – Deadline to send your CV in English is by August 13th. Shortlisted candidates will commence immediately!