Welcome to Newcrest!

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

The Opportunity:

We currently have a temporary opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join the Newcrest team in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Payroll Administrator performs various clerical and accounting tasks such as data management, responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of the payroll and keeps employee information relevant to payroll purposes up to date. Provides support to other roles within the payroll department, as required and is a member of the Finance team.

The Payroll Administrator responsibilities include:

• Process semi-monthly payroll and special payments for 700+ salaried and unionized hourly employees on a timely basis, as required
• Data entry in CATS for all hours for completeness and accuracy, as required (approx. 20 employees)
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of ESA and all payroll statutory regulations
• Collaborate with managers/supervisors/timekeepers/HR to address payroll related errors and discrepancies
• Review accuracy of employee master data entry in SAP, administered by HRSS
• Preparation and reconciliation of payroll related remittances (RRSP, garnishments, union dues and government agencies) and responding to inquiries, as required
• Preparation of pay period reconciliation, journal entries, adjustments and monthly leadsheets for review
• Process electronic Record of Employment and responding to Service Canada requests for payroll related information
• Year-end processing of T4/T4A Summary in SAP including review of taxable benefits and CRA PD7A continuity reconciliation exercise
• SME for SAP payroll module, including assisting in all payroll related upgrades, UAT, PSOPs and payroll related ad hoc reports, as required
• Responding to employees, internal/external auditors, government agencies and third-party vendors relating to payroll
• Facilitate payroll training, as required
• Payroll general duties, as required

What we offer:

All our team members are rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

• Extended Health and Dental benefits and insurance for eligible employees
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

About You:

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria (enrolled with NPA)
• Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular
• Outstanding data entry skills
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (JDE/SAP)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
• Comprehensive knowledge of Full Cycle Payroll accounting
• Expertise Federal/Provincial payroll regulations and requirements
• Knowledgeable about internal controls
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis

Our commitment to you:

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

Newcrest promotes a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Next Steps:

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application online before the advertised application closing date.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE, JOIN NEWCREST TODAY!