Payroll and Benefits Lead - Mississauga, Canada - Partners Community Health

Partners Community Health

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Partners Community Health (PCH) is a new not-for-profit organization, focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto.

PCH currently operates two new state-of the-art LTC homes and community hub in West Mississauga.

The new homes have a combined 632-beds and be part of PCH's larger strategy that introduce innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery.

PCH is committed to building partnerships and connections that put people first, as well as a learning and leading healthcare community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum.

Position Summary:

The Payroll and Benefits Lead is responsible for overseeing payroll processing, managing employee benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with payroll and benefits regulations.

This role involves managing payroll operations, administering employee benefits, and providing support to employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:
Manage the endtoend payroll process, including data entry, payroll calculations, deductions, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payroll disbursements
Review timesheets, attendance records, and other relevant data to verify hours worked, overtime, and leave balances in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Process payroll adjustments and other compensation changes accurately and in accordance with payroll deadlines
Calculate wages, overtime, shift differentials, and any applicable bonuses or incentives for employees
Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee information, time and attendance data, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings
Coordinate with department managers and supervisors to verify and approve timesheets, address discrepancies or issues related to employee hours worked, leave balances, and other payroll matters, and promptly resolve employee inquiries regarding pay discrepancies, tax withholdings, or other payrollrelated concerns
Support payroll audits and prepare documentation to facilitate audit processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
Benefits Administration:
Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits, ensuring compliance with plan documents, eligibility requirements, and regulatory guidelines
Coordinate open enrollment periods, communicate benefit options to employees, and facilitate enrollment and changes in benefits elections as needed
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefitsrelated inquiries, assisting with claims processing, eligibility determinations, and resolving benefitsrelated issues
Regulatory Compliance:
Stay abreast of federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations, including tax laws, labor laws, and healthcare reform legislation, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, wage reports, and other regulatory filings accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure accuracy and compliance of payroll records, employee data, and benefits documentation, maintaining confidentiality and data security
Vendor Management:
Liaise with external payroll service providers, benefits administrators, insurance carriers, and other vendors to resolve issues, coordinate services, and ensure timely delivery of payroll and benefitsrelated services
Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and monitor service level agreements to ensure quality and costeffectiveness of services provided
Employee Support:
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll and benefitsrelated inquiries, providing information, guidance, and assistance on payroll procedures, benefits options, eligibility criteria, enrollment procedures, and other related matters, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution of employee concerns
Conduct employee orientations and training sessions on payroll processes, benefits programs, and selfservice tools to enhance employee understanding and utilization of payroll and benefits resources
Reporting and Analysis:
Generate payroll reports, benefits summaries, and other ad hoc reports as needed for management, finance, and regulatory compliance purposes
Analyze payroll and benefits data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and enhanced employee satisfaction
Additional Responsibilities:
Support special projects or initiatives related to payroll process improvement, system upgrades, or policy development as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, human resources, business administration, or related fi