Payroll & Benefits Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Lifemark Health Group Full time

**Payroll & Benefits Specialist**

**Status**: Permanent full time
**Location**: Hybrid role based out of the corporate office in Toronto/North York, ON

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will assist the team in providing support for 5000+ team members across Canada by implementing best practices and processes. You will be part of a collaborative Payroll, Finance and HR team that are passionate about providing a positive experience for all employees. Integrity, time management, and strong attention to detail are crucial for success in this role.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for 5000+ team members across Canada, in adherence to government legislation and internal policies.
- Process and submit Record of Employment forms.
- Review and process allocations for Finance.
- Collect and prepare payroll data provided from various
- Audit, reconcile and process WSIB, EHT remittances monthly.
- Knowledge of statutory withholding's, CPP, EI, Income Tax, Workers Compensation, is required.
- Assist with year-end reconciliations, preparation of T4 and related summaries.
- Respond to payroll inquiries within timelines, delivering a high level of customer service.
- Process and Audit New Hire, Changes, and Termination forms with accuracy and within timelines.
- Maintain accurate employee records in Payroll/HRIS system.
- Ability to exercise a high level of discretion with confidential information.
- Establish governance and drive strategic direction of the payroll department
- Provide a clear vision of the payroll department, anticipate future needs accurately, and implement plans of action to manage change
- Prepare payroll tax forms and year-end summaries, including T4 and T4A preparation
- Develop priorities and strategies that optimize time, and add value to the business in various functions (Finance, HR, Operations, IT, etc.)
- Oversee the reconciliation and remittances for Workers Compensation, Benefit Invoices, Garnishments, etc.
- Liaise with the operations and HR teams in regards to any payroll inquiries and/or discrepancies
- Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
- Must be prepared to roll up sleeves and immerse into the details as necessary

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of hands-on, progressive payroll experience with multiple provinces and multiple pay types (hourly, salaried, and fee for service)
- Excellent working knowledge of Labour Standards and Canadian Payroll Legislation
- Understanding of business finance & accounting
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation
- Excellent familiarity with ADP payroll system
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Exposure to Mergers and Acquisitions is a strong asset
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook
- Problem solving and prioritization skills
- Ability to multi-task while ensuring accuracy and effectiveness
- Must possess a high degree of attention to detail, excellent time management, & organizational skills

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