Payroll Specialist Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,HR/Recruitment

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.

Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.

Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs
, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.

Are a leader in sustainable construction
. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity:

As a Specialist, Payroll Unions, reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the union payroll team. Your expertise will ensure accurate payments and comprehensive reporting for Aecon and its union partners, contributing to smooth payroll operations. Please note, this is an 18-month contract opportunity.

What You’ll Do Here:

Respond to inquiries from Corporate, Work Sites, HR, Vendors and Audit

Act as a subject matter expert to answer questions, research, and provide support to the HCM & Payroll team

Remit and reconcile union payments and burdens with accuracy and in a timely manner

Review and reconcile union statements on a monthly basis

Ensure accuracy of union retro calculations

Set up and test new Union rates and benefits as per Collective Bargaining Agreements

Maintain and test Union Rate Changes

Liaise with Unions and Government Agencies

Research and respond to third party audit inquiries in a timely manner

Support new company set ups and ensure the system is configured accurately as per the collective agreements

Foster a continuous improvement mindset by recognizing and initiating process improvements

Provide second-level support on escalation of customer service and vendor related service issues.

Work on projects as required

What You Bring to the Team:

Post secondary education in an Accounting related field

Completion or working towards NPI payroll designation preferred

3+ years experience working in a unionized payroll environment

Demonstrated ability to work in SAP HCM & Payroll

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Business Objects

Exceptional multi-tasking skills and able to work accurately under tight time constraints

Thorough working knowledge and experience with Trade Unions is required

Possess a high attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity

Technical systems skills, as relates to payroll/HR, with third party payroll providers and HR/Payroll systems

Strong communication skills and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, probe, analyze, and solve complex problems


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