Payroll Administrator - Michels Canada

Payroll Administrator
Full-time, Permanent
Nisku, Alberta

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others. 

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. 

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. 

The Payroll Administrator is a critical contributor to the organization, responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This role ensures compliance with all applicable payroll legislation and internal policies, maintains the integrity and confidentiality of payroll records, and serves as a key point of contact for employee payroll inquiries. The position is based at our Canadian Head Office in Nisku, Alberta.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Creating and collecting all the daily timesheets.
• Processing and entering time data accurately, reviewing for compliance with company policies, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records, including onboarding documentation, compensation changes, and termination paperwork.
• Supporting Payroll activities in accordance with governing bodies and provincial standards and legislation.
• Ensuring payroll files and electronic filing systems are well organized and up-to-date.
• Preparing payroll reports as needed.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and providing supporting documentation.
• Collaborating closely with Human Resources regarding employee onboarding, offboarding and required reporting.
• Work collaboratively within the Payroll team, supporting time entry, auditing, and payroll processing activities.
• Upholding company culture and core values by adhering to Michels Canada's Standards and Policies and working with others to promote and preserve our values while conducting your duties to contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of four (4) years of payroll-related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in payroll administration (e.g., NPI’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner, PCP).
• Previous experience in the Construction, Pipeline, and Infrastructure industry, as well as in a unionized environment, considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of union collective agreements.
• Intermediate to advanced skills of Payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications. 

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.com

No recruitment agencies, please!

**Please be aware! **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to hrcompliance@michelscanada.com.

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.

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