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S&R Seniors Living

Runs senior living apartments and care villages

Intermediate Payroll Administrator

Full-Time
CA$55k - CA$70k/yr+ RRSP matching
Mid
Sarnia, ON, Canada
In Person
AccountingPayroll Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in a payroll specialist role processing payroll for 50 or more employees.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Prior experience processing union payroll in an environment with multiple collective agreements.
  • Group benefits management experience.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Process weekly pay cycles for approximately 200 or more union and non-union hourly and salaried employees while following best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with remote offices to ensure accurate hours, rates, overtime, time-off calculations, and statutory and public holiday payments.
  • Prepare, review, and electronically submit Records of Employment (ROEs).
  • Process employee benefit plans.
  • Handle source deductions, union dues, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), pension plans, and benefit premiums.
  • File T4 and T4A forms.
  • Complete related filing and correspondence.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
  • Perform other ad hoc duties assigned by the Payroll Manager.
  • Support the Payroll Manager and Director and assist with future payroll projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preference is given to candidates with a designation from the National Payroll Institute, such as PCP, CPM, or an equivalent legacy designation.

About the company

S&R Seniors Living runs retirement apartments and village communities for older adults who want a private home with daily support close at hand. Its residences span independent living, supportive living and enriched care, with suites designed for different household and care needs. Residents combine accommodation with service packages covering meals, housekeeping, transportation and social activities, while wellness teams manage medications and personal care. The business earns rent and service fees through resident tenancy agreements. Part of the Steeves & Rozema Group, which began in 1963, S&R Seniors Living is based at the group's headquarters in Sarnia, Ontario.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sarnia, Canada

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Eligible full-time Sarnia nurses get employer-paid health coverage: the advertised plan has no deductible.
  • S&R advertises pension or registered retirement savings plan matching for eligible full-time Sarnia nurses.
  • S&R has a pricing lever: rent increases reflect staffing, food, utility and maintenance costs.

What critics are saying

  • Overnight work is built into care: S&R's wellness teams keep trained and registered staff available around the clock.
  • Executive director applicants need retirement, residential care or hospitality experience plus prior management or team-lead experience.
  • Demand stays geographically concentrated: S&R's villages operate across Southwestern Ontario rather than a national footprint.

What makes S&R Seniors Living unique

  • Local ownership shapes the business: S&R remains a privately owned Ontario family group.
  • Residents submit service requests directly: S&R's online concierge covers wellness, housekeeping, maintenance and catering.
  • Residents retain flexible leases: S&R uses month-to-month tenancy agreements covering accommodations and service packages.

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