Payroll & Benefits Specialist

EFC Group serves as a trusted provider of shared management services to a consortium of companies, empowering them to streamline operations, minimize expenses, and concentrate on their primary objectives. Our expertise lies in delivering comprehensive shared services across a spectrum of vital functions, encompassing executive leadership, finance, human resources, safety, and IT. By centralizing these critical operations, we enable our clients to optimize resources, enhance efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.

EFC Group is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, while upholding the principles of employment equity. Your participation in this important process is greatly appreciated. We encourage applicants to self‐identify as a member of one or more of the employment equity designated groups - Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with Disabilities and/or Members of Visible Minorities. The information collected will be used solely to carry out our obligations under the federal Employment Equity Act.

Our Calgary head office location is seeking an experienced Payroll &Benefit Specialist to support our diverse operations. This is a full-time in-office/on-site temporary 3-6 month contract position with a the possibility of extension.

**Description**:
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is primarily responsible for full cycle payroll and benefits administration, and for providing support for the administration of HR programs, policies and processes. This position is key in the administration Ceridian Dayforce system.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and process full-cycle hourly and salary bi-weekly payrolls for all business units for approximately 400 + employees.
- Complete reports, forms, records of employment, WCB returns, income tax forms, reconciliations and remittances in accordance with set deadlines.
- Prepare and issue bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Administer all company Benefits Programs, including employee changes, billings, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Administer company Group RSP and DPSP Program including employee changes, billing, reconciliations and reporting.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll in a professional and discrete manner.
- Manage year end reconciliation and reporting requirements.
- Manage Aerodrome Averaging reconciliation and reporting as required by Canada Labour.
- Assist in the fiscal year end and annual audit process.
- Maintain HRIS and payroll systems, personnel files and filing systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all employee, HR and payroll data.
- Programs/Policy/Procedures:

- Establish policies and procedures to ensure documentation of payroll, benefits and HR functions, in accordance with all company, statutory and audit requirements.
- Dayforce:

- Conducting reports
- Administering System upgrades
- Research and implementation of system expansions
- Continuous improvement of system function
- Work with HR Advisor in the development and administration of HR programs related to employee pay practices and labour standards compliance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll/HR systems and practices.
- Maintain a tidy and orderly work area exhibiting pride in work performance and contributing to a healthy and safe work environment.
- Ensure exceptional, courteous and respectful customer service through compliance.
- Comply with and participate in the Company’s Health & Safety and Quality programs and initiatives.
- Perform any other duties as required.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or payroll and benefits administration is preferred.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification (or current enrolment in program) is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing full cycle payroll for over 300 employees, including completion of all year-end processes.
- Previous human resources administration experience is required.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in a confidential capacity, with a high level of professionalism.
- Intermediate to Advanced level Windows, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel skills (including use of formulas).
- Proven experience managing competing priorities and juggling a variety of responsibilities.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- High attention to detail, with a track record of mínimal administrative errors.
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Able to work collaboratively as a productive member of the EFC Team.

EFC Group Ltd. offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, an incr