Payroll Administrator Job Details | Aecon

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Job Summary:

Fraser Crossing Partners, selected by the Province of British Columbia to design, build and partially finance the project, is a 50/50 joint venture between Aecon and Acciona. The new four-lane cable-stayed bridge over the Fraser River will provide network connections to New Westminster and Surrey, feature a centre safety median barrier and wider lanes to accommodate both passenger and commercial vehicles, and have dedicated walking and cycling lanes. The project also includes the construction of connecting roadways on the north and south sides of the bridge, grade separations on Highway 17, and the removal of the existing bridge once the new bridge is complete.

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for providing the accurate, and timely entry of unionized craft employee timesheets along with the coordination of hiring construction craft workers. This position will mainly work out of our Agnes St. office in New Westminster, BC with occasional site visits when required.

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding and familiarity with the CBA (Community Benefits Agreement) which includes wage classifications, union benefits and scenarios for worker entitlement to allowances.
• Utilizing and acting as one of the administrators to the electronic timecard software system (HeavyJob).
• Provide training to new foremen, superintendents and project engineers on HeavyJob including occasional troubleshooting where necessary.
• Coordinate timecard approvals/corrections with the superintendents and foremen.
• Accurate and timely submissions of daily timecards via the BCIB contractor portal.
• Receive and validate the daily payable time report.
• Crosscheck hours, premiums and allowances against the BCIB agreement.
• Assist with validation of biweekly payroll invoices.
• Provision of accurate details for quarterly WorkSafeBC submittals.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets for cost reconciliation
• Act as an advisor to the project team on the collective agreement as it relates to payroll practices and optimization of shift schedules.
• Resolve payroll and invoicing discrepancies.
• Participate in continuous improvement workshops.
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll.

BCIB Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new employee request forms, transfers and termination forms.
• Coordinate progressive discipline investigations with parties involved.
• Work alongside project and cost controls to generate labour / productivity reports.
• Participate in coordination meetings with operations team and BCIB.
• Work closely with the Labour Relations, Health & Safety and Finance teams.
• Build collaborative working relationships with all levels of the project team, client and other stakeholders.
• Performs other office related duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience with payroll administration, handling a large payroll headcount or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience working with various unions and reading and interpreting collective agreements.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and relevant legislation.
• Related post-secondary education and professional payroll work experience within a construction environment preferred.
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency with Payroll software is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office products, including MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel (intermediate level at minimum).
• Working knowledge of electronic timecard software (HeavyJob) is an asset,
• Excellent organizational skills in order to handle multiple deadlines and tasks within a high-pressure work environment.
• Detailed and results-driven attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative work style.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Flexible to work on a construction project site when required.
• Detail orientated with in-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing.
• Analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• This position will require you to be on site this is not a hybrid or WFH role.

The expected pay range for this salary is $55,000 - $65,000.

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