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Specialist, Payroll & Benefits (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Coordinate and / or input, process and check bi-weekly payroll in a timely, and accurate manner and in accordance with the Company and government policies using our Ceridian Dayforce Payroll & HRIS system
• Update and maintain Payroll / HRIS system to reflect the current company and employee information
• Support employee groups by working collaboratively with the members of the HR and Finance departments to support all aspects of employee pay such as onboarding, position changes, grid movement, statutory leaves, sick leaves and other employment events, to ensure that they are reflected and remunerated properly
• Reconcile, prepare and submit all reports and / or remittances within the required deadlines according to standard procedures (on-line and / or paper submission) for all regulatory organizations i.e. EI, WSIB, WorkSafe BC, CSST, etc
• Generate monthly scheduled and ad-hoc reports in the payroll system including but not limited to Payroll Register Report, RRSP, Pension remittance summary, etc
• Assist with audits, system testing, documenting processes and completing forms
• Support quality improvement initiatives to streamline, automate and document processes
• Provide ongoing support to employees on all payroll related inquires or issues
• Maintain and update all taxable benefits applicable to the Company. Keep up-to-date on payroll legislative changes that apply to the Company and advise the Manager, Human Resources of any rate changes
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries on a monthly basis
• Develop and maintain any payroll related forms as required
• Execute the year end payroll process and complete all payroll annual reconciliation returns with accuracy and within prescribed deadlines
• Make payroll deductions to offset employee purchases i.e. ordering car parts
• Coordinate and process all employee Company Pension, RRSP and Group Benefits enrolments and terminations
• Reconcile monthly Company Pension & RRSP spreadsheet and remit payments within prescribed timeframes
• Assist with employee information sessions with service providers for Pension, RRSP, EFAP and Group Benefits
• Download monthly Group Benefits invoices, reconcile to payroll, and submit for payment. Reconcile and review payments to ASO statement and resolve any outstanding items or discrepancies
• Administer disability program (STD / LTD) and any WSIB, WorkSafe BC and CSST incidents and claims
• Coordinate and facilitate the Return to Work process for all employees (STD, LTD, WSIB / WSB / CSST) absences
• Administer all Pension obligations including Form 7, Annual Information Return (AIR) process and annual audit in accordance with FSCO rules and regulations
• Assist in, and learn, other areas of Human Resources to meet the Company needs as required
• Utmost confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, documentation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, troubleshooting, technical and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent organization & communication skills verbal & written
• Conflict resolution

About You

• PCP (payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation required
• Demonstrated experience using Ceridian payroll software Dayforce HCM required
• University degree or College diploma in Business Administration
• Strong PC skills Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Certified Benefits Professional designation a strong asset
• Experience in general accounting practices an asset

Salary

$70,000 - $78,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #341153

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.