Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products. Role Working as part of the Payroll team, the Benefits Specialist will be responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs. This role requires a strong understanding of benefits administration, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Perform full‑cycle payroll for union / nonunion employees including processing new hires, terminations, rate changes, direct deposits, ROE’s, pension and T-4’s Coordinate payroll activities to ensure all pay data is complied, processed and reconciled in an accurate and timely manner to meet all payroll deadlines Reconciliation of all statutory requirements, deductions and other payroll related accounts Calculate, deduct, reconcile and remit amounts ordered to be withheld through garnishment, third party demand, or family support deduction orders Execute payroll and generate payroll runs, and create associated journal entries Respond to payroll‑related inquiries from employees and managers in a timely and efficient manner. Assisting with Group Benefits, Pension, and RRSP /Cross‑train with other Payroll Administrators on administering benefits such as enrollment, termination of benefit, preparing benefit package, cost allocation, and related items Maintain up to date and accurate record of accumulated hours and seniority list Review and apply wage increases for part time and relief employees Participate in regular payroll audits to guarantee accuracy of data and ensure all payroll processes and procedures are adhered to Prepare reports for various departments Updating employee contract package and COLA calculations Covering vacations & Cross training for various pay groups Other duties and projects as required, as well as sorting and filing documents. Requirements At least 2 years of payroll related experience, preferably in a large volume and fast‑pace environment Completion of Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) would be an asset Current knowledge of government legislations and Employment Standard Act Experience working with Ceridian is an asset (training is available) Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Demonstrated experience in effective communications with personnel at all levels Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills Ability to work well independently, and to effectively multi‑task and prioritize responsibilities Excellent time management skills / Ability to meet the tight month & year end deadlines Accountability, dependability, positive and can‑do attitude is critical Salary $30 - $32 an hour At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr