Payroll & Benefit Administrator

We feel that our success is directly attributable to the creativity, commitment and enthusiasm of our employees.

Essential Responsibilities: The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for accurate and timely processing of Payroll, administration of employee Benefits programs, and management of Time and Attendance (T& A) system within a Shared Services environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll legislation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of employee pay and benefits. Proactive collaboration with various stakeholders is critical to the success of this role.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Payroll**:

- Accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees for all employees in multiple entities under shared service platform ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance and Company policies.
- Maintains Payroll-specific records (changes in wage/salary rates; pension, insurance, mandatory deductions; new hires, terminations, leave of absence, etc.)
- Processing ROEs/ Year end company T4 and T4A slips
- Partners with Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, Roe’s, pay rate changes and incentive pay as applicable
- Maintain employee records for systems such as payroll, HRIS and ERP, with current information including new hire, benefit elections, benefit changes, terminations, attendance, PTO, work related accidents / illnesses and other related areas.
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers.
- Maintains confidentiality of employees' personal information in compliance with Privacy Act

**Time and Attendance Management**:

- Maintains and administers the time and attendance system ensuring accurate tracking of employee work hours, PTO, sick leave, overtime etc.
- Generate Time and Attendance reports and distributes as required to supervisors and managers.
- Train employee and managers on Time and Attendance system usage and provide related support
- Work with managers to ensure timely approval of timesheets
- Reconcile Time and Attendance data with payroll processing.
- Identify and resolve Time and Attendance issues in a timely manner.

**Benefits**:

- Administers employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other related benefits.
- Acts as a liaison between employees and benefits providers
- Maintain accurate benefits recording and reporting.
- Support benefits communication and education initiatives for employees.

**Other**:

- Generates standard reports and submits monthly reports as directed.
- Provide support to HR and other departments on payroll, attendance management and benefits related matter.
- Participates in audit and other compliance related activities.
- Administer company training programs as required
- Performs routine administrative tasks in support of the Human Resources department.
- Supports in social committee meetings/ events
- Maintains Company bulletin boards by keeping them current with required compliant postings
- Other essential duties may be assigned as required.
- Keeps informed and educated about technological advancements and improvements within the area of responsibility.
- This position is also responsible for, with authority to follow ISO procedures, initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute to problem solutions, verify implementation of solutions, control further processing when a problem is identified, protect the environment, including preventing pollution, analyzing, or identifying areas for correction or improvement

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education in area of specialty; 1 to 2 years successful experience in payroll and benefit administration, or equivalent successful combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency using Ceridian Powerpay payroll and Dayforce workforce management software, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and other related programs.
- Experience working in a shared service environment is an asset

**Top Leadership Competencies**- This position must consistently strive for continual improvement with the following behaviors found in Dover’s Leadership Competencies. The following are the top 3 leadership competencies required for this position.
- ** Results Driven and Detail Oriented**: Produces results that exceed Dover’s strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while living the Dover values.
- ** Customer Impact**: Creates value for customers addressing known and unknown needs. Knows and understands all aspects of the global market, including economics (regulatory issues, corporate compliance, etc.), products and services, channels, the customers and their end-markets.
- ** Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships**: Establishes and nurtures numerous relationships within Dover