Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Human Resources and Payroll

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

Reporting Structure

The Payroll & Group Benefits Analyst reports directly to the Senior Manager, HR & Payroll Services.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Analytical Thinking
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Organization & Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process and support end-to-end Canadian and International Payroll (bi-weekly/monthly).
• Compile, validate, and analyze payroll data for accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll reports, balances, and general ledger entries.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with CRA, EI, CPP, and applicable legislation.
• Support payroll audits and reporting requirements4Group Benefits & Pension Administration.
• Administer group benefits and pension programs (enrollments, changes, terminations).
• Act as a liaison with benefits providers (Desjardins).
• Coordinate payroll deductions and reconcile benefits billing.
• Support annual renewals, plan updates, and communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and coverage.

Analysis & Reporting

• Provide payroll and benefits reporting and insights.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support budgeting and forecasting related to payroll and benefits.

General

• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records within HRIS (ADP).
• Support continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Compliance with payroll legislation.
• Accuracy of benefits administration and reconciliations.
• Responsiveness to employee inquiries.
• Quality and timeliness of reporting.
• Data integrity within payroll and HR systems.

Qualifications

• PCP designation (or working toward).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience

• 3–5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with group benefits and pension administration.
• Aviation industry experience considered an asset.
• Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Quantum) is an asset.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may obtain a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.