Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - DM Lyons Consulting

DM Lyons Consulting

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary/Objective
Our client based in Mississauga is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to be responsible for

their nationwide payroll function. This role administers and audits the payroll, ensuring

compliance with federal and provincial legislation. This role is also responsible for all aspects of

benefits administration and plan maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the fullcycle payroll process of biweekly hourly and salary payroll

across Canada, including Quebec.

Manage the processing of offcycle pay and terminations; prepare ROEs and facilitate

the creation of payments.

Audit employee timecards, for accuracy and completeness, in the time and attendance

system.

Oversee the proper and accurate processing and tracking of paid time off for all

employees and managers.

Manage yearend pay cycle and reporting, validate T4's and R1's for accuracy and

compliance with all provincial and federal laws.

Process and reconcile all payroll related remittances (such as WCB, WSIB, CNESST), and

provide documentation to Finance as required.

Work collaboratively with the HR department on matters related to leaves of absences.
Administer Group insurance benefit and

GRSP:
manage enrollments, coverage changes

and terminations.

Ensure benefit payments, deductions and contributions are processed timely and

accurately.

Maintain consistency across payroll and HRIS records by inputting and maintaining all

payroll related documents.

Run monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports for payroll, benefits and GRSP contributions

to ensure all payments are accurate and up to date.

Responds to payroll and benefit inquiries from employees and managers in a timely

manner.

Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information

confidential.

Provide timely and proactive communication regarding payroll to all levels of staff, and

government agencies as required.

Keep detailed records and documentation of payroll transactions for auditing purposes,

in accordance with Statutory, Federal and Company policies and procedures.

Responsible for updating all policies, and Standard Operating Procedures for payroll

and provide recommendations on best practices.

Keep current with changes to Federal and Provincial legislation pertaining to payroll

across Canada.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or postsecondary diploma in Human resources, finance,

accounting or related stream.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation or

near completion strongly preferred.

Minimum 4 years' experience in Canadian payroll, and 2+ years' experience in

multiprovince payroll using WFN (ADP).

Strong knowledge of benefits and retirement program administration.
Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical

findings into actionable solutions/processes.

Strong work ethic handling confidential and sensitive employee data in a professional

and friendly manner.

Fluent in English, working knowledge of French and Spanish preferred.
Able to effectively handle multiple projects and priorities, streamline existing processes

and recommend new more effective practices or technologies.

Selfstarter capable of delivering timely and quality services to employees across

Canada.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook); payroll and/or HRIS systems.
Must be highly customerfocused to deliver timely service to all levels of organization.
Ability to work in a team environment.