Payroll Administrator (contract, 18 months)

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility.  Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.  We value you – your unique set of skills and experience.  We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company.  And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

• Minimum 3-years payroll experience; 

• Payroll certification progress or relevant post-secondary education is considered an asset; 

• Awareness of Payroll and SOX compliance requirements; 

• Experience with HRIS, Time and Attendance, and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Workforce) is an asset;  

• Intermediate Excel skills and comfort working with data;  

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills;  

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;  

• Willingness to learn and develop within the payroll function

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule\: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday at our Kirkland Lake or Timmins Regional Office. Occasional visits to site may also be required. 

Reporting to the Payroll Coordinator, you will be part of the Finance team. This role is ideal for someone early in their payroll career who is looking to build strong foundational experience in a collaborative, high-volume environment. The Regional Payroll Administrator provides hands-on support to ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and on time, while continuing to build skills and knowledge within the payroll function. 

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for multiple payrolls, ensuring data accuracy and integrity; 

• Validate employee information including hours worked, earnings, benefits and banking details;  

• Prepare earnings information as required;  

• Ensure all documentation is processed in accordance with company policies and payroll procedures;  

• Meet established payroll deadlines in a timely and accurate manner;  

• Identify opportunities for improvement and support enhancements to payroll processes;  

• Collaborate with payroll and HR team members and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment;  

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality;  

• Apply problem-solving skills and sound judgement, with support from the team as needed;  

• Perform other duties as required. 

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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