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<h2>Job details</h2> <h3>Pay</h3><ul><li>$45,000–$60,000 a year</li></ul> <h3>Job type</h3><ul><li>Full-time</li></ul>&amp;nbsp;<h2>Location</h2> 40 Topple Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L6&amp;nbsp;<h2>Benefits</h2><h2>Pulled from the full job description</h2><ul><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision care</li><li>Dental care</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>RRSP match</li><li>Extended health care</li></ul>&amp;nbsp;<h2>Full job description</h2>Job description:Why work with Bluewater Group?Bluewater Group is an expanding organization that currently employs over 450 people across the country. We are on an exciting path of continued growth that offers exceptional career opportunities. Bluewater is an excellent learning environment for seasoned and inexperienced candidates who enjoy taking on new challenges and share the same core values as us&nbsp;Integrity, Attitude, Customer Focus, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.When you join our team you will have the ability to:<ul><li>Be a problem solver and go to person</li><li>Develop and improve processes</li><li>Learn and thrive in an environment where there is always room for growth</li><li>Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals</li></ul>At Bluewater some of the many perks include:<ul><li>Competitive Salary and Benefits</li><li>RRSP Program</li><li>Career Advancement Opportunities</li><li>Collaborative Work Environment</li><li>Diverse and Inclusive Culture</li><li>Values Family, and Offers Flexibility</li><li>Leader in Our Industry</li></ul>Job SummaryThe Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the administration of employee benefits programs. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with labour standards while providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and benefits enrollment. In addition, the specialist will assist the HR team with various duties, including onboarding new employees, maintaining employee records, and supporting initiatives related to employee engagement and retention. By collaborating closely with HR and finance teams, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist will streamline payroll processes, manage benefits administration, and enhance employee satisfaction through effective communication and support.Responsibilities<ul><li>Full cycle payroll including new hire set up, verifying hours, deductions and payment processing with a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Maintain employees in the company’s Benefit Plan, RRSP Plan, and answer general inquiries</li><li>Prepare and process source deduction remittances</li><li>Administer and track the wage progression policies</li><li>Prepare and distribute ROE's and year end T4's</li><li>Maintain data base of employee records</li><li>Post, analyze, and audit payroll transactions and reconcile GL accounts</li><li>Monitor and record vacation accruals and the amount of vacation time taken accurately</li><li>Generate payroll reports for management review</li><li>Maintain provincial Worker’s Compensation Board accounts</li><li>Troubleshoot and handle inquiries about the payroll software, Avanti</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 2 years payroll experience</li><li>Minimum 1-year Benefits Administration experience</li><li>Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is considered an asset</li><li>Post secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources would be considered an asset</li><li>Strong knowledge of payroll related legislation in Canada</li><li>Proven attention to detail</li><li>Excellent organization and communication skills</li><li>Strong accounting knowledge</li><li>Experience using SAP an asset</li></ul>If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly growing organization please applyOur company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities and LGBTQ+.To learn more about Bluewater Group please visit our website:&nbsp;www.bluewatergroup.caWe thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<h2>Payroll and Benefits Coordinator</h2>Job Type: Full-timePay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental care</li><li>Extended health care</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>RRSP match</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision care</li></ul>Application question(s):<ul><li>Must work in person</li><li>Must have a vehicle.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Payroll: 2 years (required)</li><li>Business Administration : 2 years (required)</li></ul>Licence/Certification:<ul><li>Driving Licence (required)</li><li>PCP Certification (preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L6 (required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person&amp;nbsp;

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