Payroll and Benefits Manager

4 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aird and Berlis LLP Full time

Job Overview

Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Payroll and Benefits Manager. As a key member of our team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all payroll and benefits functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll operations, including processing payroll for approximately employees using UKG Pay/HR software.
  • Stay up-to-date on changes in payroll-related legislation and implement necessary adjustments to payroll processes, policies, and systems.
  • Define and maintain payroll and audit standards and procedures, train and manage team performance, and oversee staffing decisions.
  • Perform regular audits of payroll data and updates in UKG, including new hire, direct deposit, salary, and benefit changes, garnishments processing, tax forms, and terminations setups.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations of remittances and filing to all Government agencies.
  • Perform all payroll-related accounting procedures, including GL Payroll account reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Conduct year-end payroll reconciliation to ensure all payroll transactions are accurately recorded and accounted for.
  • Prepare and distribute year-end employee tax slips and forms.
  • Support Executives and Directors in annual salary review process.
  • Prepare annual payroll budget.
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation for audit purposes.

Benefits Administration

  • Manage employee programs such as life, group health, and dental benefits, AD&D, Short and Long Term disability, Fitness, RRSPs.
  • Assist senior executives and/or Director of HR in preparations to meet with Insurance Brokers/Providers for annual benefits plan renewals and/or changes.
  • Act as Liaison between employees and health, dental, life, AD&D, disability, and retirement providers regarding questions on enrolment, termination, the status of claims, and plan design.
  • Coordinate and process online enrolment for new employees, including distribution of materials, arrangement of onsite provider representation when required, and updating of plan documents.
  • Communicate and assist employees with enrollment, changes, and routine questions regarding all benefit programs.

Personnel Management

  • Responsible for training, management, and performance reviews for payroll and benefits personnel.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education and/or professional training in Business, Payroll, Human Resources, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years' payroll experience.
  • Minimum 2 years management or supervisory experience.
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation.
  • Sound knowledge of legislation relevant to employment practices and payroll administration.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications, with advanced knowledge in Excel.
  • Working knowledge of UKG Pay/HR software preferred.
  • Law firm experience preferred or professional industry experience.

Skills

  • Microsoft suite of applications.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, and must respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
  • Ability to work with and identify confidential information.
  • Professional attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to problem-solve.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Organized.
  • Detailed.

Why Join Aird & Berlis LLP

  • Opportunities for growth and on-the-job training and development.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel.
  • Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer.
  • Mentor program.
  • Wellness programs.

Please note that we have suspended our vaccination policy at this time.



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