Payroll & Benefits Specialist

**Position**:Payroll and Benefits Specialist

**Hours**: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm

**Type**: Full-Time, Permanent

**Location**: Remote

**DriverCheck is growing**

We currently require a Dynamic, Smart and Results oriented individual for our **Payroll and Benefits Specialist** located **Remotely**. We are looking for the kind of person that strives to ensure clients get the care they need; someone who takes pride in the thoroughness of their work and the strong relationships they develop with their clients and co-workers.

We are a national provider of workplace medical testing and assessments based in Ayr, Ontario. We have Occupational Health Clinics in Kitchener, Sarnia, Mississauga, Calgary, Nisku, Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Dedication to customer satisfaction, fast and accurate turnaround of test results, flexibility, persistence and accountability are of the utmost importance.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for leading the payroll function across Canada. They will ensure all regulatory and legislative compliance procedures related to payroll are performed, while maintaining data accuracy in the HRIS and payroll system. Reporting to the Manager of People and Culture, the incumbent will use their payroll skills and experience to accurately drive the function of payroll and benefits processing at DriverCheck locations across Canada.

**What we offer**:

- ** FAMILY** focused culture
- Excellent Training Program
- Supportive continuous learning environment
- Competitive Wage
- Competitive Group Benefit plan

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the administration of bi-weekly payroll for 350+ employees across Canada, both hourly and salary, mainly located in ON and AB;
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of each pay cycle, including any applicable calculations, setting up new hires, completing terminations, managing timecards, and processing bonuses and other special payments;
- Ensure the verification and input of taxable benefits, setting up garnishments, other deductions and preparing ROE’s as required;
- Responsible for in the administration of the benefit program, including enrollments, changes and terminations;
- Communicate effectively to employees regarding any legislative changes to payroll or benefits, answer any questions, resolve issues, and notify employees of any issues with payments;
- Responsible for with monthly, quarterly and annual government remittances, and process applicable payments and reconciliations;
- Ensure organizational compliance with federal and local regulations, auditing, and non-discrimination laws;
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records and filing of documentation;
- Prepare reports for the department and senior management as requested;
- Prepare and complete analysis on data within the payroll system as needed by management and within the HR team;
- Work collaboratively with other members of HR forming a cohesive team and other departments especially Finance/Accounting;
- Maintain relationship with payroll provider and benefit vendor;
- Participate in continuous learning through the National Payroll Association (NPI) (provincial requirements, legislative updates etc.);
- Responsible for maintaining Payroll software as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies;
- Handle occasional after hours calls regarding urgent employee issues;
- Other duties as may be assigned by the company.

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Minimum 3-5 years payroll experience is required
- Experience working with Canadian version of ADP, specifically WorkForceNow, or other Payroll system a must
- Strong understanding of Payroll legislation in Ontario and Alberta and other provincial jurisdictions
- Affiliation with National Payroll Institute, designation as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager or be working towards the accreditation is a strong asset
- Excellent computer skills, in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (intermediate to advanced user) is required
- Experience with HR Administration and Coordination would be an asset
- Ability to work with diplomacy and professionalism
- Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and speaking, as well as attention to detail are required
- Self-starter, and will take initiative to investigate efficient and effective processes
- Excellent ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast paced, including work with a strong sense of urgency
- Works in an organized manner, understanding the importance of confidentiality within the department
- Shows enthusiasm and the ability to jump in and help where needed; has a ‘roll up the sleeves’ attitude

If you want to work in an environment that is positive, challenging, and safe; where your contributions are valued, this role may be right for you.

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