Payroll and Benefits Specialist

4 weeks ago

Greater Toronto Area, Canada Plaza Premium Group Full time

Plaza Premium Lounge is the world’s first Pay-In Lounge open to all classes of travelers. Entering a new era of travelling, economy class passengers can also enjoy first class lounge facilities at a very reasonable price.


Overall responsibility

This is a highly engaging and rewarding role for a Payroll & Benefits professional looking to join a dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide support to the Human Resources Team at Plaza Premium Group Canada.


Key Areas of Duties and Responsibility

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of both semi-monthly and bi-weekly Union and Non-Union payroll for employees based across five Provinces in Canada (ON, BC, QC, MB, AB) using ADP Workforce.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholding and company deductions.
  • Managing and administering the ADP payroll system and ensuring that all information related to employee records, payroll, e.g. time & attendance, leave and overtime records are well recorded and accurate.
  • Interpret pay policies (e.g., vacation, overtime, calculations based on deductions, withholding exemptions, etc.)
  • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and/or key stakeholders.
  • Perform audit of payroll data prior to completion using a variety of reports, analysis, and validation of payroll processing results.
  • Main liaison with the Finance team for reconciling questions, credits/debits to assist in timely resolution.
  • Assist with Provincial legislative and statutory reporting regarding EHT, WSIB, WCB, etc.
  • Assess, monitor, and follow-up with all taxable benefit adjustments at year-end.
  • Execution of year-end payroll reconciliation and T4 and RL1, T2200’s issuance, respond to employee queries regarding the same.
  • Assist with the Stats Canada surveys for all Payroll items.
  • Review existing payroll processes and recommend changes with a focus on process improvement and system enhancements / optimization.
  • Resolving issues and queries from managers and employees as it relates to payroll & benefits.
  • Administer employee group benefits including employee benefit enrolment, salary and benefits, changes update and terminations and guiding employees through the enrollment process for company benefits.
  • Prepare ROEs. Process special payroll related calculations such as retroactive payments and time off accruals.
  • Responsible for tracking accurate vacation time off.
  • Responsible for proving information related to payroll inquiries from Service Canada and CRA.
  • Main point of contact for all employees with benefit related questions or concerns
  • Liaise directly with the Benefit Providers
  • Monitoring and maintaining the Group Benefits system including data management, documentation and compilation of data for analyses.
  • Establishing and maintaining departmental records and reports; reconciling month end benefit accounts.
  • Special or ad hoc projects, as assigned.

Qualities & Requirements

  • 3- 5 years payroll and benefits administration experience
  • Multi Provincial payroll processing experience is an asset
  • National Payroll Institute (formerly the Canadian Payroll Association) (PCP) certification
  • Exposure to web-based payroll systems, ideally ADP WFN
  • Understanding of and completion of all year-end financial requirements (T4's adjustment) and regulatory taxation and legislative requirements, including the application of taxable benefits
  • benefit management experience including the annual renewal process
  • Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Responsible, independent, and self-motivated.
  • Well organized, detail oriented and hard-working.
  • Detail-minded, with strong analytical skills, positive and proactive.
  • Excellent time management, able to prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
  • Strong in communication and interpersonal skills.

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