Payroll Systems Lead

For more than 75 years, Ledcor has grown alongside its clients and communities to become one of North America’s most diverse groups of companies. As a multi-faceted construction organization, Ledcor delivers specialized expertise across a variety of sectors.

We are hiring a Payroll Systems Lead to join our Corporate/Shared Services team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll and Time Capture and collaborating closely with the Payroll Manager, you will lead a team of payroll systems administrators and play a key role in the ongoing improvement of JDE HCM/Payroll software solutions that touch every part of Ledcor’s business. If you are a detail-oriented payroll systems professional who thrives in a complex, high-volume environment — we want to hear from you.

Come and join out True Blue team in Vancouver, BC or Edmonton, AB today!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

JDE Payroll Support

• Support the payroll team in troubleshooting end-to-end, full cycle payroll and year-end processes

• Create, test, and document new payroll IDs, union tables, premiums, new earnings/deduction/benefits, and accrual codes

• Identify system issues, assess impacts, and validate results

• Lead and guide the team in the analysis, planning, testing, and deployment of Vertex and ESU updates

• Perform reviews of monthly payroll Integrity reports and investigate unreconciled items and differences between payroll registers and tax forms

• Coordinate team to build advanced payroll reports in DAS for internal and external payroll reporting requirements

• Perform regular audits of payroll data in JDE Payroll, InEight, and other payroll systems

• Provide regular training for Payroll Administrators and ongoing support to the team

Payroll Projects Support

• Provide functional support for projects and systems that integrate with JDE Payroll and timesheet systems, streamlining processes to ensure maximum efficiency

• Monitor the needs of the payroll JDE system and advise the Senior Manager on requirements for changes, enhancements, or service improvements

• Support all upgrade projects for the payroll system

• Support the HRIS team in testing integration updates and existing/new benefits in JDE

• Collaborate with HR, IS, LR, and other stakeholders on various projects, providing timely updates and adhering to established timelines

Team Lead & Development

• Work closely with the Payroll Senior Manager to develop ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance the team’s technical skills and knowledge

• Lead and coordinate the work of payroll systems administrators

• Support team hires and terminations, providing feedback to the Senior Manager

• Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary

• May perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar payroll systems role

• Minimum 4 years of ERP payroll system experience; strong preference for JDE in-house payroll in a high-volume, multi-company environment

• College, Trade, or Technical Diploma (2-year) in Payroll, Accounting, or IT; JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience required

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation preferred

• Expert-level technical skills in MS Excel (advanced formulas, data manipulation, macros)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with particular attention to quality, detail, and follow-through

• Sound understanding of government legislation, collective agreements, and their effect on payroll

• Inquisitive nature with the ability to challenge the status quo in a manner that promotes teamwork while embracing the need for change

• Excellent customer service orientation and strong ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse stakeholders

• Proven team player with the ability to work independently

WORK CONDITIONS

• This is a hybrid role, working both from home and attending the office as business needs require

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. 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, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.