Payroll Administrator

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. 

That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

What's the job?

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to help ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for various employee groups (Hourly, Salaried, Day Rate, Union/non-union) across multiple provinces in Canada.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our small but mighty team of Payroll professionals, you will primarily manage a specific pay group while collaborating closely with other payroll teams and.

• Validate and maintain employee master data in ADP for hires, changes, terminations, and transfers.
• Partner with HR on payroll-related matters.
• Capture time entries, create batches, and import data into ADP.
• Prepare, calculate, and process payroll, deductions, retro pay, adjustments, terminations, ROEs, and travel allowances.
• Audit and balance payroll registers for assigned pay groups.
• Generate and distribute pay period and monthly reports.
• Prepare union reporting and payment requisitions.
• Maintain strict compliance with payroll processes and audit trails.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and escalate HR-related questions appropriately.
• Support year-end reconciliation and reporting.

This role is fully remote.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• High school diploma (PCP designation = bonus points!).
• 3 to 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a similar industry.
• Familiarity with ADP or other payroll systems - bonus points for Dayforce!
• Solid Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
• Strong knowledge of Employment Standards across Canada.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and confidentiality champion.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. If you speak French, bienvenu!

Additional Information

What's in it for You?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Work REMOTELY.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Please Note: We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.

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