Payroll Manager

Red Tooth Crane & Rigging Inc.

Red Tooth Crane & Rigging Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-focused Payroll Manager to oversee all payroll functions for our growing heavy-equipment and crane operations company. This role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing and supports compliance across multiple employment categories, job sites, and project types.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing full-cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, union, and non-union employees.
  • Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal payroll legislation, reporting requirements, and remittances.
  • Maintaining payroll records, timesheets, job-costing data, and employee information.
  • Coordinating benefits administration, deductions, vacation tracking, and statutory entitlements.
  • Preparing payroll summaries, reports, and reconciliations for management review.
  • Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes with accurate payroll setup and closure.
  • Responding to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity.
  • Collaborating with the Controller to improve payroll systems, workflows, and controls.

Desirable Attributes, Skills and Experience

  • Experience managing payroll in a construction, industrial services, or equipment-based environment.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and reporting requirements.
  • Proficiency with payroll software and digital record-keeping systems.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple payroll cycles.
  • Clear communication skills and a steady, solutions-oriented approach.

Remuneration

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based at our Red Tooth Crane & Rigging Inc. office in Kingsclear, NB.

Application Instructions

Applications (Resume and cover letter) should be submitted in confidence via email, with the subject line “Payroll Manager – Red Tooth Crane & Rigging Inc.” to careers@wedc.net. Resumes will be reviewed as they arrive. This position remains open until filled. Note: Personal suitability will also be considered during the hiring process.

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