Sunrise Farms

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

Payroll Assistant

Payroll AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWinnipeg, MB, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce is an asset.
Basic accounting knowledge.
Ability to analyze problems and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Very good interpersonal skills and the ability to treat all staff professionally and deal with various individuals.
Ability to exercise discretion, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment when dealing with difficult situations and people.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, adhere to deadlines, and work well with others to accomplish objectives.
Good working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
Secondary school graduation and completion of courses in accounting and payroll.
Completion of courses in payroll administration is an asset.
Two to three years of experience in a similar payroll role in a unionized organization is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Run payroll bi-weekly for plant or salaried employees as directed by the Payroll Supervisor.
Record and review time and attendance adjustments daily for hourly paid employees, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the information.
Prepare request forms for retroactive adjustments, vacation money withdrawals, records of employment requests, boot allowances, medical notes, and other reimbursements.
Manage and update employee records, including base rate progression, address and phone number changes, banking information, payroll deductions, garnishments, permanent department transfers, and schedules in Dayforce and AS400.
Monitor absenteeism and review the No Show report daily; record absences and prepare required reports.
Monitor and record daily employee transfers to other departments in preparation for rate changes.
Assist in onboarding new employees and ensure forms are completed accurately before entering information into Dayforce and AS400.
Prepare and submit benefits packages for eligible employees; ensure Canada Life, Green Shield Canada, RRSP enrollment forms, and Blue Cross files are up to date.
Create and monitor access cards for new employees, visitors, and contractors.
Monitor and track employee vacation time weekly.
Provide time loss and wage information for WCB, MPI Employer Verification of Earnings, and short-term disability claims to the insurance company for illness or injury.
Perform other payroll and benefits administration duties as assigned by the Payroll Supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce.
Completion of courses in payroll administration.
Two to three years of experience in a similar payroll role in a unionized organization.

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role:

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administration of payroll for approximately 400 employees. The incumbent posts entries, audits and reconciles various payroll reports. This position provides support to all functions of the payroll department. Organizational / internal relationships include Management, Office Staff, Plant Managers, Supervisors, and Plant Staff.

Responsibilities

Run payroll bi-weekly for plant or salaried employees as directed by the Payroll Supervisor.

Record and review time and attendance adjustments for hourly paid employees on a daily basis. ensuring integrity and accuracy of information.

Preparing request forms such as retro adjustments, vacation money withdrawal, ROE requests, boot allowance and medical note etc., for reimbursement.

Manage and update employee records, including base rate progression, changes in address, phone numbers, banking information, payroll deductions, garnishments, permanent department transfers, and schedules in both the Dayforce and AS400 systems.

Monitor absenteeism and review “No Show” report daily. Record absentees and prepare required reports.

Monitoring and recording the daily transfer of employees to other departments in preparation for rate changes.

Assist in onboarding new employees. Ensure that forms are completed accurately before entering the information into both Dayforce and AS400.

Prepare and submit the benefits package for eligible employees. Ensure that Canada Life, Green Shield Canada, RRSP enrollment forms, and Blue Cross files are up to date.

Creating and monitoring access cards for new employees, visitors and contractors.

Monitor and track on a weekly basis employee vacation time

Providing Time Loss & Wages information in WCB, MPI Employers Verification of Earnings, STD claim to insurance company for illness or injury.

Other payroll and benefits administration as assigned by Payroll Supervisor.

Requirements

Familiarity with Ceridian – Dayforce is an asset.

Basic accounting knowledge.

Attention to detail.

Ability to analyze problems and communicate effectively both verbal and written.

Very good interpersonal skills and an ability to treat all staff professionally and have an aptitude for dealing with various individuals.

Ability to exercise discretion, tact, diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with difficult situations and people.

Ability to balance multiple priorities, adhere to deadlines and work well with others in accomplishing objectives.

Good working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products is important.

Secondary school graduation plus the completion of courses in accounting and payroll.

Completion of courses in payroll administration is an asset.

2-3 years’ experience in a similar payroll role working in a unionized organization preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

About the Company

Sunrise Farms

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

Sunrise Farms is a notable employer in the poultry and meat production industry, with a dedication to utilizing modern processing technologies and sustainable sourcing from Canadian farmers. As a vertically integrated company, it manages everything from hatchery operations to international distribution, ensuring quality and efficiency in delivering fresh and frozen products. The company's commitment to innovation in processing and the comprehensive care in handling every step of production make it a promising place for career development and contribution to a sustainable food solution.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Surrey, Canada
Founded: 1983

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