Payroll Clerk - The Butchart Gardens

The Payroll Clerk will process timely and accurate semi-monthly payroll 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 semi-monthly payroll • Ensure setup/termination of employees are done in a timely manner • Prepare ROEs • Ensure compliance with applicable federal/provincial laws, regulations, rules, standards and guidelines as it applies to payroll, and to 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 • Assist with T4s and various month-end and year-end payroll reports • Work under the direction of the payroll administrator as well as backup in their absence. • Perform other accounting and ad hoc duties assigned by the department Manager Qualifications and Skill Requirements: • 1 to 2 years previous payroll experience • Completion of level 1 and 2 accounting courses or equivalent accounting experience • Payroll Compliance Professional certified, an asset • Familiarity with Kronos or other similar time-keeping systems, an asset • Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and the BC PIPA • Proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills • Demonstrated experience exercising 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 $30.33/hr. Please submit a cover letter and resume 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.