Payroll Specialist

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary:

The Payroll Specialist will work closely within the Human Resources Team to provide payroll support to Certarus employees in Canada and US. Day-to-day responsibilities will include payroll data entry and processing, onboarding and offboarding of employees into payroll and benefit systems, and assisting employees in payroll related questions.

Schedule:

- The position holds normal working hours

- Little to no travel is expected for this position

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Preparation and administration of payroll for all hourly and salaried employees in Canada

- Identify and resolve issues arising from review and processing of payroll in a timely manner

- Act as first point of contact for employees, answer any payroll related questions

- Implement and track wage and salary increases, bonuses, vacation accruals, etc.

- Maintain detailed records of payroll functions for audit purposes in accordance with statutory requirements in all provinces and states

- Assist in the administration of employee programs such as group benefits, retirement plans and employee referral programs

- Oversee monthly, quarterly and year end payroll processing and ensure that Certarus meets all regulatory compliance requirements

- Manage all T4 reporting requirements including calculation and verification of taxable benefits

- Assist with management of service agreement and provide the interface with third-party payroll provider (UKG)

- Maintain personnel records, ensuring compliance with audit and privacy legislation requirements

- Complete labor utilization reporting

- Assist with WCB reporting and processing

- Prepare payroll journal entries and vacation accruals

- Assist with obtaining the required payroll documentation when hiring employees in new jurisdictions

Requirements:

- Post-secondary education in administration, business, or human resources

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll support capacity

- Experience in implementing new payroll processes or driving payroll efficiencies is an asset

- Experience with UKG is a requirement

- Experience or knowledge in payroll practices in USA is an asset

- Excellent verbal skills to interact knowledgeably and diplomatically at all levels

- Excellent proofreading skills and numerical ability

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, higher than average Excel skills are important

- Demonstrates the utmost professionalism in dealing with confidential matters

- Excellent customer service skills with ability to multitask a variety of projects under pressure and tight deadlines

Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.

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