Payroll and Benefits Specialist

16 hours ago

Edmonton, Division No. 11, Canada Colonial Group Full-time $75,000 - $85,000/year

Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position Type: Full time Permanent (HYBRID)

Location: Edmonton, AB

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Position Overview

Based out of our Edmonton West location the successful candidate will thrive when required to meet critical deadlines. You are a subject matter expert and have pride in processing employees pay, on time and accurately.

Compensation Plan

  • Competitive Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
  • Employer RRSP matching program
  • Company-paid extended health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Wellness programs
  • Generous vacation entitlement
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment

Primary Job Functions

  • Prepare and process full cycle semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salary employees in multiple locations and collective agreements.
  • Administration of employee group benefits and Company RRSP plans
  • Prepare, review, and reconcile various payroll and benefit related reports for salaried and/or hourly employees, including monthly journal entries.
  • Perform general ledger reconciliation and account analysis for various payroll and withholding accounts.
  • Perform monthly insurance updating online with company group benefit providers, and internally including calculations for monthly JV's. Maintain insurance files and monitor eligibility and changes as required.
  • Function as liaison between Company employees and various insurance and employee benefit providers.
  • Other payroll-related tasks as required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll and benefits administration.
  • Previous experience with Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system, current payroll practices and worker compensation programs.
  • Above average skills with Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel, Word)
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certifications is an asset.
  • Post secondary education in payroll is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
  • Initiative-taker and able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment.

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