Temporary Contract Payroll Administrator

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EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING CLEARLY ESSENTIAL!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Temporary Contract Payroll Administrator to join the team at our Underground Salt Mine located in Goderich, Ontario. This is a 2-month contract position. This is on-site position. No hybrid or remote work available.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice. The salt is shipped to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the salt is trucked to the Compass Minerals plant less than 4 kilometers away, to be packaged for distribution and sale at retailers in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers that make plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products.

Goderich is named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM?

Reporting to the Controller, this position will support a broad range of payroll and finance administrative functions. This role supports the Finance team, playing a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing and timely financial support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong discretion and accuracy.

Payroll and Timekeeping (primary function)

- Support the Goderich Mine operations in the preparation and processing of hourly payroll in accordance with federal and provincial legislation and collective agreement.

- Maintain accurate employee records in payroll and HRIS systems (UKG Pro).

- Review and reconcile timecards, shift differentials, and leave balances.

- Response to employee inquires related to pay and time tracking.

- Generate payroll reports and support year-end T4 and ROE submissions.

- Assist with the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for employees in compliance with the provincial legislation and the collective agreement.

- Enter and validate employee data into UKG Pro.

- Verify timecards and attendance.

- Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, pay statements, and deduction in a timely and professional manner

- Support the reconciliation of payroll data across system platforms, and assist with auditing for accuracy

- Maintain confidential payroll records and filing systems

Accounting and Finance Support

- Support Goderich Mine operations in the assistance with accounts payable and receivable tasks, including invoice processing, expense report review and coding.

- Reconcile generate ledger accounts and support month-end closing activities.

- Provide support in preparing finance statements, reports, and audits as needed

- Maintain organized financial and payroll documentation in compliance with internal controls.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

- Minimum 3-5 years of combined experience in payroll, accounting, or administration

- Previous experience in payroll administration or a related administrative role is preferred

- Experience with payroll systems (i.e. UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management) is considered an asset

- Experience with JD Edwards, Coupa is considered an asset

- Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA reporting requirements, and employment standards.

- Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks within tight deadlines.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

- Preferred Assets

o Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification

o Experience working within a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreement

WHAT IS THE WORK SCHEDULE?

- This is a Monday-Friday position.

- This is an on-site position. No hybrid or remote work available.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com.