Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Cambridge, Canada - Septodont

Septodont

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Title:

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Company Details:

Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

We strive for excellence and customer-centricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing.

With over 40 years in operation, our team of 600 employees and modern facilities, located in Cambridge, Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers.

We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality, integrity, and value.

Our employees are our number one asset We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000+ employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family owned company for over 90 years.

Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.

We have an opportunity for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist.

Job Summary:

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor.

This position is responsible for the administration of payroll and benefits and supports the Accounting Department in the reporting and analysis of payroll and benefits related transactions and special projects.

The Specialist works in conjunction with the Human Resources Department to ensure employment standards, statutory requirements, and governmental legislation are met while following internal policies and procedures in accordance with the requirements outlined in Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities:

Payroll processing for weekly Canadian (Ontario and Quebec) hourly and salaried payroll and biweekly U.S. hourly and salaried payroll
Ensure that all wages are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees, contractors, and other parties
Ensuring accuracy of data in the payroll software
Processing all payroll changes including salary rate changes
Processing yearly salary increases and bonuses payments
Benefits administration and changes/updates
Support internal reporting of payroll information, including (but not limited to) overtime, headcount, and employee entitlements
Payroll accounting activities, including (but not limited to) journal entries, GL reconciliations and analysis on payroll related transactions
Completing yearend processing, including EHT and WSIB reconciliations, distribution of T4's, and any other yearend tax forms
Preparing final payments and Records of Employment
Working with external agencies as required, including payroll and benefit audits and rebate programs
Act as Super User of the Ceridian / Dayforce platform; identify and lead system improvements
Respond to employee questions in a timely manner
Liaise with the Human Resources Department ensuring employment standards, statutory requirements, and governmental legislation are met while following internal policies and procedures
Administer various employee programs
Provide recommendations for continuous improvements and supports finance team for payroll related duties and or special projects as required

Qualifications:

Education

Postsecondary education in a field related to Accounting or Finance

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in a payroll function
Knowledge of U.S. payroll legislation is an asset
Current knowledge on payroll, benefits and employment legislation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Experience using Ceridian Dayforce is an asset
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential situations with high standards of ethics, transparency and accountability
Attention to detail with the ability to multitask

Strong verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

Excellent compensation/benefits package.
Bonus and reward programs
Discounted gym memberships
Programs supporting work life balance
Employee recognition program
Professional and personal development programs
Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

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