Payroll and Benefits Specialist

360 Applewood Crescent, Concord, ON L4K 4V2, Canada Req #1968

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll:

• Assist in the preparation, processing, and distribution of bi-weekly payroll for all employees.
• Process payroll for employees leaving the business ensuring all appropriate documentation is submitted to relevant authorities.
• Calculate and input salary, wages, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation correctly.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Review and reconcile payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Effectively administer payroll transactions and changes in Dayforce.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Help in supporting month end and year end activities.
• Assist with audits, both internal and external, related to payroll processes and records.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement more efficient payroll procedures/processes.
• Administer the Company Health and Dental Benefit plan for hourly and salary employees.
• Regularly maintain the benefits system to ensure it reflects current employment changes.
• Ensure new employees are promptly enrolled with the benefits provider according to the scheduled enrollment date.
• Confirm benefits are removed or deactivated for anyone leaving the organization.
• Assist with union benefits by submitting monthly benefit reports to the union.
• Support the Payroll and Benefits Supervisor along with partner departments (e.g. HR) with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Work with external agents, e.g. Ceridian and CRA to process queries, etc.
• All other duties as delegated and assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education in accounting or related field and/or payroll designation (PCP or CPM) are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems; experience with the implementation of payroll software (preferably Ceridian Dayforce) is beneficial.
• Experience participating in and/or driving transformational change.
• Skilled in using spreadsheets and other relevant software applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel).
• Meticulous attention to detail and precision.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Capacity to manage confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong customer service focus with the capability to address employee inquiries and concerns professionally.