Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

**About Oppy**

**Grow Our Tomorrow.** Oppy is a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for over 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build.

**The Opportunity**

**PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY** This is a terrific opportunity to join a dynamic team in a part-time role. We are looking for someone approximately 16-hours per week to support the payroll team with payroll and benefits administration. Enjoy work life balance while contributing to a dedicated team of professionals.

**NOTE**: This role is a hybrid on-site/remote role, hours/days of work to be discussed in the interview process.

As a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator you will assist with the administration, processing and reporting of Canadian and USA payroll, pension and benefits in accordance with applicable legislation, standards and practices. We are willing to train the right applicant in payroll and related tasks; however, a keen attention to detail, an interest and aptitude for numbers, and a strong system control orientation is required.

The expected hourly base rate for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position based in our U.S. and Canada office locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors including location, job-related skills, relevant experience, education, formal training, and internal equity.

**Accountabilities**
- Verify employee related information for new hires, position changes, and terminations.
- Maintain and update employee information, such as addresses, bank information, benefit entitlement across various databases.
- Prepare semi-monthly and monthly payroll reports and financial entries.
- Assist in audits by maintaining accurate and meticulous records. Supports audits by pulling appropriate information as requested.
- Supports accurate time and attendance records by reviewing employee time and attendance records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with averaging agreements, Provincial, and State regulations.
- Administer employee benefits, enrollments, updates, and terminations, ensuring precise and timely processing throughout the entire benefits cycle.
- Perform monthly benefit reconciliation for both CA and US plans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Other payroll duties as assigned.

**Required Knowledge & Abilities**
- **Team Player.** You have been recognized as a collaborator with highly developed interpersonal skills; bridging and building positive relationships across teams/departments.
- **Organized.** You approach your work using a practical and systematic approach. You are analytical and detail oriented with a high degree of commitment to accuracy and consistency.
- **Problem Solver. **You love a challenge and are known for researching and evaluating potential solutions to things as they arise. You consider the bigger picture impact of actions and use critical thinking to anticipate and evaluate related problems and/or actions in daily tasks.
- **Discreet and Principled.** You uphold your responsibility to protect and maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information; demonstrate good judgement and have excellent follow through.
- **Tech Savvy.** You have intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and Outlook and take to new programs quickly.
- **Educated.** Accounting and/or payroll experience and related education is an asset.

**Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment**

Oppy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who actively seeks to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves at work. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and partners. Diversity is fundamental to our success because it brings a range of perspectives that fuel innovation and excellence. That's why we're focused on creating an inclusive culture where every employee