Payroll & Benefits Specialist

1 month ago

Ajax Ontario LH, York region, Canada Volkswagen Group of America Full time

Job Description - Payroll & Benefits Specialist (VGC000119)

Primary Location

It’s more than a Career, it’s a Passion

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To build great cars, we need great people. That’s why Volkswagen Group Canada pays competitive salaries, offers fringe benefits, and provides unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. We encourage and reward initiative, creativity, teamwork and performance within a fast-paced, stimulating environment.

We are currently looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist at our Corporate Office in Ajax, Ontario

This role is classified as "Hybrid" with a minimum two (2) day in office requirement.

Responsibilities:

Payroll
  • Support Payroll Manager with processing of bi-weekly payroll including onboarding of new hires into Dayforce, processing final pay calculations for terminations, review overtime reports for processing, manually update contractor hours and upload to Dayforce, process cost center changes, calculate retroactive payments, manually produce Records of Employment, updated Savings Plan changes in Dayforce (pension, RRSP/TFSA).
  • Back-up Payroll Manager on all payrolls (bi-weekly & monthly) and step in for Payroll Manager as needed when Manager is out of office or focused on other group projects.
  • Experience establishing SOPs for the payroll department and streamlining manual processes.
  • Responsible for GL postings, responding to accounting inquiries as required.
  • Extract and verify employee hours using Kronos – including manual updates for shift and overtime hours.
  • Update payroll system with ongoing lease changes (eTag) for company vehicle program.
  • Update and recalculate taxable benefits for assigned drivers using eTag reports, excel and Dayforce.
  • Assist employees with system password resets.
  • Strong sense of service orientation, supporting employees and managers with payroll related inquiries.
  • Assist Payroll Manager with International Workers and related Third Parties Administration to align with annual Tax Statements.
  • Assist Payroll Manager with all year end activity (T4s, T4As and T2200s).
  • Time Away From Work support (approving and updating vacation requests, running of reports).
  • Other Payroll & Benefit related projects as they arise.
Pension & Benefits Administration
  • Perform monthly reconciliations.
  • Activate pension and benefits for new hires, administer changes, update coverage, collect forms, work with third party providers and act as liaison.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and questions; redirect to appropriate resources as appropriate.
  • Work with HRCs for employees going on approved leaves of absence (mat leave, approved leave, etc.).

Qualifications:

  • Post Secondary education in Payroll Administration, Accounting or related experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in similar payroll support function.
  • PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or working towards completion.
  • Knowledge of Employment Standards across Canada and Payroll compliance legislation.
  • Prior experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a must.
  • Knowledge with SuccessFactors would be considered a strong asset.
  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills required.
  • Knowledge of Accounting and Accounting Principles including the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial information.
  • Prior experience administering multi-divisional plans is required.
  • Prior experience dealing with 3rd party providers is required e.g. (benefits, EAP, etc.).
  • Proven ability to handle a fast-paced environment and work within tight deadlines.
  • High degree of attention to detail and accountability.
  • The ability to manage confidential information with tact and diplomacy.
  • Bilingual English/French a definite asset.
  • Highly organized and can manage competing priorities.

What You’ll Get In Return:

  • A flexible and collaborative team dynamic.
  • Many opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
  • Competitive employer paid benefits and compensation package.
  • And much more

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.

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