Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Our company is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative individual to fill the position of Payroll & Benefits Administrator.

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for assisting in multiple activities relating to company bi-weekly payroll functions, benefits and retirement savings plan administration.

**Summary**:

- Prepare and administer payroll for employees (non-union employee), while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy in a timely manner.
- Reconcile and analyze the payroll registers.
- Investigate and resolve payroll issues.
- Responsible for all year-end functions, including but not limited to T4s, T4As, T2200s, WSIB returns and EHT.
- Liaison with third parties and setting up and administer garnishments.
- Preparing monthly remittances and cheque requests for garnishments, WSIB, etc.
- Process all regular, premiums, vacation pay, allowances, increases, retroactive, commission, adjustments and other special payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Calculation and reconciliation of vacation, compensation and sick leave banks and payments.
- Open Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims and overview the group retirement plans.
- Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll and benefits functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Input new hires, rehires and terminations and make any changes regarding employee records (change of address, income taxes, bank account, benefits administration, etc.).
- Generate and process records of employment, income tax forms and remittances.
- Generate and process month, quarter, year-end and ad hoc reports as required.
- Ensure system integrity and work with HR on various projects (such as HRIS workflow, title mapping, etc.).
- Take and handle all inquiries arising from questions about payroll, benefits and HRIS system.
- Prepare and distribute employee communications (employment confirmations, information and office duties as assigned).

**Requirements**:

- Require the Canadian Payroll Association (AKA NPA) certificate or equivalent experience which is more than 8 years in a manufacturing environment with complex calculation rules.
- Be able to work with Ceridian's Dayforce
- Must have some finance experience - bookkeeping, payroll entries
- Have comprehension of statutory deductions
- Have comprehension of earnings code set up
- Have comprehension of Group insurance
- **Have comprehension of RRSP’s and DPSP’s (mandatory)**:

- Advanced proficiency with MS Office software, particularly Excel.
- **Have Experience in a complex multi-company environment**. Must have experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment both in a unionized and non-unionized workplace.
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of integrity and accuracy.

As a Benefits Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing our employee benefits programs. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate administration of various benefits, communicating benefit information to employees, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Your attention to detail, strong data analysis skills, and ability to effectively communicate with employees will contribute to the success of our benefits program. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your expertise in benefits administration and contribute to the well-being of our employees, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- benefits administration: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person