Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

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Reporting to the Human Resources & Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator will assist in payroll processing, and administration of the Benefits and Pension Plans.

**WE OFFER**:

- Competitive Salary
- Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
- Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

**POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**PAYROLL**:

- Prepare and process full cycle hourly and salary bi-weekly payrolls and related HRIS / timecard administration relating to new hires, benefit or employee related changes, and terminations
- Create, modify, analyze, and distribute standard and ad-hoc payroll / benefit reports.
- Assist with year-end processing including any necessary adjustments and T4 preparation.
- Assist with answering payroll questions and providing excellent customer service and guidance to employees on payroll and benefit related issues.
- Liaises with payroll to resolve anomalies in a timely manner and provides advice on compensation, benefits, leaves, appointments, and severance.
- Maintain payroll and benefit systems and personnel files to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all files and payroll data.
- Assist with other payroll functions, as required.

**BENEFITS**:

- Administer the company's Canadian benefits program, including new hire enrolments, employee changes, billing inquiries, invoice reconciliations and claims / cost reporting.
- Administer pension contributions.
- Administer short and long-term disability programs.
- Respond to employee benefit inquiries and work with benefits providers to resolve any matters that may arise.
- Maintain employee and employer benefit premiums in payroll system.
- Process benefit provider invoices for payment.
- Various other duties as required.

**COMPENSATION**:

- Develop models for the annual merit cycle, monitor all changes and ensure data accuracy during the upload into the HRIS
- Assist in the administration of the annual adjustment cycle which includes reviewing proposed salary adjustments for conformance to established guidelines and practices
- Audit jobs for content and prepare job descriptions reflecting responsibilities, activities, tasks, and requirements
- Maintain Darling Canada's job evaluation structure

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Payroll, or a Business related discipline.
- 1-2 years' experience processing payroll
- Experience with Oracle HCM, ADP GlobalView and/or Kronos Workforce Ready considered an asset.
- Working towards CHRP and/or PCP designation.
- Strong attention to detail is a must.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Must be a self-starter with strong initiative.
- Ability to ensure integrity of data and confidentiality of employee information.
- Bilingual French/English an asset.

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.