The Butchart Gardens - Payroll Administrator

The Butchart Gardens is looking for an individual to fill the following position: DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING POSITION: PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR The Payroll Administrator will process timely and accurate salary and hourly payrolls including preparation of payroll reports and maintenance of the timekeeping database for over 500 (at peak season) employees. Duties: • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the time-keeping database, Kronos, for employees • Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and payment of salary and hourly employees • Oversee the Payroll Clerk and act as the backup in their absence • Ensure setup/termination of employees are done in a timely manner • Prepare terminations in accordance with Revenue Canada & BCESA • Prepare ROEs • Ensure compliance with applicable federal/provincial laws, regulations, rules, standards and guidelines as it applies to payroll. Keep current by attending courses, workshops, webinars, seminars etc. • Ensure compliance with company policies as it applies to payroll • Maintain various spreadsheets • Respond to payroll queries from staff • Prepare T4s and various month-end and year-end payroll reports • Calculate and maintain all employee benefit records for medical, dental, pensions, rent and all other benefits provided by The Butchart Gardens • Prepare, co-ordinate and submit government remittances (CPP, EI, Income Tax, EHT, WCB) • Perform other accounting duties assigned by the department Manager Qualifications and Skill Requirements: • 3 years previous payroll experience • Payroll Compliance Professional certificate completed or close to completion • Payroll Compliance Legislation (PCL) and Payroll Fundamentals 1(PF1) completed • Completion of Level 1 and 2 accounting courses or equivalent accounting experience • Familiarity with Kronos or other similar time-keeping systems is an asset • Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and the BC PIPA • Proficient Excel skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy • Ability to work well under pressure • Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities and multi-task • Service-oriented and self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction • Responds well to continuous change, frequent interruptions and changing priorities This is a full-time, year-round position, offering 40 hours per week. The position works primarily Monday to Friday. Remuneration will be commensurate with the qualifications of the candidate. Starting from $33.62/hr. This position offers a benefits package, a RRSP matching program, 3 weeks’ vacation (plus an additional 2 weeks paid staff holiday during The Gardens closure each year), following a six-month probationary period. Please submit a cover letter and resume by Sunday April 20th , 2025 to the Human Resources Department. e-mail: hr@butchartgardens.com or fax: 250-544-4455. We sincerely thank all those who apply, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.