We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our clients team in Langley, British Columbia. In this role, you will manage payroll processes for unionized employees, ensuring compliance with various agreements and regulations. This is a long-term contract position with the potential for permanency, offering an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment within the construction industry. Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll for unionized employees across multiple unions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Handle payroll-related tasks such as ROEs, remittances, rate changes, and vacation payouts.• Maintain and update payroll records within JD Edwards, ensuring proper coding and approvals.• Collaborate with employees to address and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues.• Work with collective agreements to ensure payroll compliance for projects across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.• Utilize tools like Construction Monkey to manage time approvals and integrate data with payroll systems.• Perform basic data analysis and reporting using Excel to support payroll operations.• Assist in maintaining clear and organized payroll documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.• Support the payroll team in adapting to changes in employee numbers and project requirements.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within unionized environments.• Proficiency in using JD Edwards or similar payroll/accounting software.• Strong understanding of payroll functions, including remittances, ROEs, and compliance with collective agreements.• Familiarity with time sheet management and approval processes.• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and reporting.• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage complex payroll structures.• Strong communication skills to effectively address employee inquiries and collaborate with the team.• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work with changing priorities

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Langley, BC
onsite
Temporary
25.00 - 27.50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our clients team in Langley, British Columbia. In this role, you will manage payroll processes for unionized employees, ensuring compliance with various agreements and regulations. This is a long-term contract position with the potential for permanency, offering an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment within the construction industry. Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll for unionized employees across multiple unions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Handle payroll-related tasks such as ROEs, remittances, rate changes, and vacation payouts.• Maintain and update payroll records within JD Edwards, ensuring proper coding and approvals.• Collaborate with employees to address and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues.• Work with collective agreements to ensure payroll compliance for projects across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.• Utilize tools like Construction Monkey to manage time approvals and integrate data with payroll systems.• Perform basic data analysis and reporting using Excel to support payroll operations.• Assist in maintaining clear and organized payroll documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.• Support the payroll team in adapting to changes in employee numbers and project requirements.
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