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KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,200 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch. 

JOB OVERVIEW 

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the incumbent is responsible for tasks related to the complex bi-weekly payroll, and to assist in the administration of the company benefit plans.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Payroll Administration 

The incumbent is responsible to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and maintenance of payroll data including: 

• Preparing the bi-weekly payroll on time, accurately and in compliance with legislation.
• Accurately entering payroll information
• Ensuring accuracy of all payroll data, such as, benefits forms, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability forms and Company Pension Plan forms
• Verifying and balancing of payroll
• Submitting payroll to ADP by designated deadline
• Processing new hires, transfers, and terminations
• Preparing and/or approving ROE’s and T4’s
• Understanding and processing garnishments and family maintenance deductions 
• Working with ADP on stop payments/reversals
• Maintaining digital payroll filing system 
• Auditing Payroll Registers
• Responding in a timely and appropriate manner to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll data 

Benefits Administration

The incumbent is responsible to understand the company benefit and pension plans and to support their administration in the following manner: 

• Compiling and distributing benefits packages and cards for new employees 
• Maintaining accurate employee information and inputting changes to family status
• Processing SunLife enrollments and terminations
• Processing STD and LTD forms
• Administering the payment of STD and WCB through the payroll system
• Responding to employee questions regarding benefits information 
• Following up on insurance information for employees
• Liaising between employees and insurance broker regarding claims
• Compiling and distributing reports as required

In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, the Payroll and Benefits Administrators are responsible to back up one another for vacation relief, participate in special projects and complete other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation -PCP through National Payroll Institute 

• Minimum3years’ experience with computerized full cycle payroll administration
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements, ideally with experience in a federally regulated environment
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is considered an asset
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Proven attention to detail
• Must be highly organized with strong multi-tasking abilities while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):  

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• The opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance 

SALARY

The wage band is KF level 7, $62,000-$77,000 annually. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. 

Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge. 

HOW TO APPLY

Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Payroll & Benefits Administrator position (18 Month Term) at kfaero.ca/careers today!