Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Administration

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada AGCO Full time

**Term**: Permanent Full-Time
**Division/Branch**: Corporate Services Division / Finance and Administration Branch

**Application Deadline**: May 7, 2024

**Level**: Level 7
**Salary Range**: Min: $66,801 to Max: $78,592
**Work Location**: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
- Process the organization’s scheduled and ad hoc payroll runs timely and accurately.
- Prepare reconciliations and monitor payments to third parties and resolve issues.
- Prepare required reports for monitoring and management reporting.
- Respond to payroll queries from management and employees by providing accurate and timely responses, acting appropriately based on the queries and keeping the Manager informed.
- Process transactions related to pension and insured benefit coverage in a timely manner (enrolments, terminations, changes, etc.).
- Perform information updates to the payroll system, pension and the benefit providers’ portals.
- Reconcile payroll deductions and the benefit providers’ invoice and resolve discrepancies.
- Remain abreast of requirements from legislation, directives, policies and procedures to ensure compliance, as well as changes to the payroll processing system
- Perform regular and annual review of the operating procedures and submit changes for approval.
- Work on process improvements and innovations and provide recommendations
- Participate in the branch, division, and/or organization wide working groups.
- Provide branch program support as required.
- A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is a must; a Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation awarded or near completion would be an asset.
- A degree in business and/or 3+ years of relevant experience administering payroll and benefits.
- Expert knowledge in payroll compliance and reporting in a unionized environment with defined benefit pension plans.
- Thorough knowledge of payroll and benefits legislative and other requirements.
- Sound knowledge of:

- applicable benefit types (e.g., health, dental, pension, etc.).
- records management principles and practices
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures as related to the payroll and benefits processing.
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and superior analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the agency and the payroll service provider.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.



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