Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Blackstone is an innovative service company supporting both reciprocating and centrifugal equipment throughout its lifecycle. Blackstone supplies field services, parts, and repair for a wide range of industrial rotating and static equipment. Blackstone specializes in repair, maintenance, commissioning, turnaround, overhaul, installation, and engineering services for critical rotating equipment and pipeline maintenance.

Founded on the principles of professionalism, experience, and superior customer service, Blackstone provides a service offering that is done right the first time to minimize downtime and that is completed by a team that demonstrates zero-incident safety practices. Our commitment to servicing our clients is the foundation of long-term and respectful working relationships. Our clients choose us for our highly qualified staff, with their deep body of knowledge and value-added work ethic. Our people are the backbone of our success, providing consistent quality and a transparent approach.

For further information about our company, please visit our website: blackstoneindustrial.com.

Position Summary

Blackstone Industrial Services is looking to add a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to the team. The ideal candidate will be high performing, work well with deadlines and love to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the primary focus of the Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be processing payroll in a highly specialized and complex environment that requires thorough attention to detail. This position will assist in the administration of benefits and act as a liaison for employees.

As a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will be a critical part of the organization by providing timely & effective payroll and benefits guidance and support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bi-weekly payroll

• Question any discrepancies and work with the Operations Coordinator

• Ensure all employees are paid according to employment standards

• Processing new hires and employee terminations

• Process employee data changes and pay-related changes

• Maintain detailed records and documents of payroll functions for audit purposes

• Respond to all payroll and benefit inquiries from relevant stakeholders and escalate to the Payroll Manager when required

• Assist Payroll Manager in developing policies and procedures for the Payroll Department

• Apply best practices in payroll accounting

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information

• Reconcile year-end adjustments as required to ensure accurate year-end reporting

• Review government websites frequently to ensure legislative compliance

• Assist the Payroll Manager with adhoc reporting and support for the Canadian operations

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) an asset; however, equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• 5 years of payroll experience

• Good basic accounting experience and understanding

• Strong excel skills

• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce an asset

• Experience with Canadian Payroll an asset

• Familiarity with benefit programs and employment legislation

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• A quick learner who is willing to work in fast paced environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Well organized and self-motivated

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications