Payroll Administrator

Company Description

Who We Are  

If you’ve ever worked with one of our industry leading brand teams, then you already know how well we listen to you, solve your problems and bring you better solutions.  Now imagine having this same kind of trusted relationship with a team of experts in other building areas: windows, siding, stone, metal buildings, and metal roofing and wall solutions.  This is why Cornerstone Building Brands was built. We became the multi-category leader so our customers can experience the same consistent level of partnership and leadership across numerous building categories. 

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, servicing commercial, residential and repair and remodel markets. We’re the #1 manufacturer of vinyl siding, windows and metal accessories as well as North America’s top choice in metal roofing, and wall systems. 

 
With an expansive product offering and more than 30 locations across the country, Our Canadian Division is uniquely positioned to enhance the value we provide to our partners and customers. We’re committed to providing high-quality exterior building solutions that our customers and communities can count on. Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play. 

Why Join Our Team 

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader. 

What You Can Expect from our Company 

• You will be Part of a Winning Team 

• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact 

• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success 

• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service 

• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings 

• Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness 

What the Company Expects of our Team 

• Bring yourself fully to work each day 

• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One 

• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution 

• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values 

• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success  

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations. This role plays a critical part in supporting our HR and Finance departments and will be responsible for updating SOPs and checklists to ensure ongoing accuracy and traceability of our payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify payroll data and transactions in our Dayforce time and payroll system, such as timesheets, work shifts, employment status and compensation changes, retro pay, etc.
• Maintain payroll supporting records, including new hire and termination letters, leave pay, garnishment letters, as well as requests from HR, Benefits, and other areas.
• Collaborate with HR and HR Technology to ensure that all payroll-impacting system workflows and configurations are aligned and compliant with payroll best practices.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory deductions, and employer taxes (CPP, EI, income tax, WCB, OHT, etc.).
• Process Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end tax forms (T4s, RL-1s), period-end reports, and ad-hoc reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and taxation in a way that is appropriate at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and traceability with payroll account reconciliations and audits.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies such as over/under payments, system errors, data entry errors, etc.
• Develop and maintain payroll SOPs and checklists to support all payroll processes.
• Keep a mindset of continuous improvement, innovation, automation, and openness to change as the HR/Payroll operations evolve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, multi-province, and employment standards.
• Proficiency in payroll and business software, including:
  • Dayforce experience is highly desired.
  • Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)
  • Case management systems.
• Experience with accounting principles, business administration, or similar technical education. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in remote environments.

Preferred Assets:

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) certification from the National Payroll Institute.
• Familiarity with unionized environments and collective agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or similar fields.
• Service Now case management system.

Work Environment:

• Remote-based.
• Collaborative team setting with close interaction with HR and Finance departments.

Additional Information

Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.