Payroll Administrator

LOCATION: St. John's, NL

SALARY: $67,275.00 + Benefits

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One (1)

START DATE: As Soon as Possible

Job Summary:

Our client is looking for a Payroll Administrator that will take total ownership of the accurate preparation and disbursement of non-unionized payroll and benefits. This position is accountable for all payroll related functions including payroll related tax compliance, payroll account reconciliations, benefit administration and miscellaneous payroll deductions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll which includes, running POB reports, compiling all payroll data, entering raw data into payroll system, balance payroll, review and validate payroll, upload to bank, remit deductions and contributions, reporting and emailing payslips)
• Liaison with benefit providers regarding the administration of benefits including Retirement, Health and Wellness (EAP), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) claims
• Accurately administer leave processes (i.e. bereavement, maternity/parental, sick/LOA, vacations).
• Prepare monthly/yearly reports as required (i.e. vacation usage, sick/LOA etc.)
• Verify employment and salary confirmation letters
• Responsible for coordinating and pro-actively reviewing the payroll process and data
• Maintain employees files, issue ROE's, reconcile T4s and other related annual tax reporting
• Managing VIM Batch in SAP coding accounts payable invoices and send any received invoices for processing
• May be required to perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• 3+ years payroll experience.
• Certification from Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)
• Experience with the Oil and Gas sector and Drilling Contractors would be an asset
• Efficiency and ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness
• Attention to detail is essential and excellent organization and time management skills
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers, and vendors.
• Must possess sound analytical and reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions
• Must have the ability to work under pressure in time sensitive environments to meet challenging deadlines including outside of regular business hours as required
• Excellent knowledge of related Federal and Provincial payroll compliance legislation including Employment Standards, Canada Pension Plan, Worker's Compensation Act, Employment Insurance Act and Income Tax Act

Deadline to Apply: July 31st 2026

The above is intended as a summary of the key requirements for the position and is not intended to be complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

It is the objective of Puglisevich and our client to ensure employment equity within the workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities having the capability, qualifications, and experience to make application for this position. Qualified residents in Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of these positions.