Payroll and Benefits Specialist

**Summary/Objective** Our client based in Mississauga is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to be responsible for their nationwide payroll function. This role administers and audits the payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial legislation. This role is also responsible for all aspects of benefits administration and plan maintenance. **Duties and Responsibilities** - Responsible for the full-cycle payroll process of biweekly hourly and salary payroll across Canada, including Quebec. - Manage the processing of off-cycle pay and terminations; prepare ROEs and facilitate the creation of payments. - Audit employee timecards, for accuracy and completeness, in the time and attendance system. - Oversee the proper and accurate processing and tracking of paid time off for all employees and managers. - Manage year-end pay cycle and reporting, validate T4’s and R1’s for accuracy and compliance with all provincial and federal laws. - Process and reconcile all payroll related remittances (such as WCB, WSIB, CNESST), and provide documentation to Finance as required. - Work collaboratively with the HR department on matters related to leaves of absences. - Administer Group insurance benefit and GRSP: manage enrollments, coverage changes and terminations. - Ensure benefit payments, deductions and contributions are processed timely and accurately. - Maintain consistency across payroll and HRIS records by inputting and maintaining all payroll related documents. - Run monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports for payroll, benefits and GRSP contributions to ensure all payments are accurate and up to date. - Responds to payroll and benefit inquiries from employees and managers in a timely manner. - Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential. - Provide timely and proactive communication regarding payroll to all levels of staff, and government agencies as required. - Keep detailed records and documentation of payroll transactions for auditing purposes, in accordance with Statutory, Federal and Company policies and procedures. - Responsible for updating all policies, and Standard Operating Procedures for payroll and provide recommendations on best practices. - Keep current with changes to Federal and Provincial legislation pertaining to payroll across Canada. - Perform other related duties as required. **Qualifications** - Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in Human resources, finance, accounting or related stream. - Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation or near completion strongly preferred. - Minimum 4 years’ experience in Canadian payroll, and 2+ years’ experience in multiprovince payroll using WFN (ADP). - Strong knowledge of benefits and retirement program administration. - Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions/processes. - Strong work ethic handling confidential and sensitive employee data in a professional and friendly manner. - Fluent in English, working knowledge of French and Spanish preferred. - Able to effectively handle multiple projects and priorities, streamline existing processes and recommend new more effective practices or technologies. - Self-starter capable of delivering timely and quality services to employees across Canada. - Strong attention to detail and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. - Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook); payroll and/or HRIS systems. - Must be highly customer-focused to deliver timely service to all levels of organization. - Ability to work in a team environment.