Payroll & Benefits Specialist (12 Months Contract)

**Payroll & Benefits Specialist (12 months contract)**

**Life at Samsung Ads**

We are proud to build a world class organization that thrives on**:Collaborating closely, problem-solving, breaking new ground and adapting quickly to a rapidly evolving industry.** We are looking for a long-term 12 months Payroll & Benefits Specialist

We offer a **hybrid work environment** made easy for you with **practical perks,** **commuting **and **lunch benefits**.
- A competitive compensation package, including a performance based incentive plan
- A very generous and broad ranged personal & healthcare spending program
- 100% company-paid comprehensive health & dental coverage; you can choose **the option(s) that best suits **_YOU_**:

- Minimum 21 days of paid time off and so much more
- Access to free learning and development opportunities
- Amazing discounts, tons of social activities and various other extras
- Onboarding framework which ensures you're set up for success from Day 1
- Giving back program which includes donation matching & volunteering including a paid volunteer day

If you wish to know more about Samsung Ads, please visit our website.

**About this role**:
We're looking to add a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to our People & Culture team. Your primary role will be to process payroll and benefits for approximately 260 employees (QC/ON), as well as maintaining employee records in our HRIS. You will work closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager as well as the rest of the People & Culture team to ensure proper processing of onboardings and offboardings.

**Responsibilities**
- Work with our HR Administration system (Dayforce) to: Process bi-monthly payroll, onboard/offboard employees with regards to payroll & benefits (RRSP/ DPSP, Group Insurance & Perks) including conducting new hire presentations, ensure the support and approval of automated timesheets, ensure system accuracy in employee data & information and provide various payroll and/or benefits reports.
- Reconcile Group Insurance monthly invoices.
- Participate in year-end processes and audits (adjustments, T1 - Q4 slips, as well as various reports.).
- Act as a point of contact to address employees' payroll & benefits questions and inquiries and process changes to employee files and employee salary and benefit changes in systems.
- Collaborate with our Payroll & Benefit Manager on special cases (bonus payouts, parental leaves, vacation, disability, special deductions)and participate in various special projects.
- Performs various administrative tasks related to payroll and benefits.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar payroll position (QC/ON payroll) coupled with knowledge of payroll & benefits best practices and thorough understanding of employment-related laws.
- Dec or AEC in payroll/accounting or any other relevant related training deemed equivalent.
- Bilingual (French and English), written and spoken is required.
- Proficient experience working with Payroll systems (Ceridian, ADP, etc.) and group insurance platforms.
- Proficient using MS Office (Excel) and experience with Google sheets/drive.
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment; keep organized, prioritize, maintain a high-level of attention to detail, demonstrate sound judgment and act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

**Diversity and inclusion**

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