Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hourly Rate $30.00/hr, 40 hrs per week

Organization Structure Reports to the Director, Human Resources

About Polycultural

Be a part of Polycultural Immigrant and Community services Founded in 1993, Polycultural is dedicated to hosting an open and inclusive environment for all.

We are a multicultural melting-pot perfectly reflecting Canada's diversity.

We are like a family, have a culture filled with care and genuine connection with a very inclusive environment for all.

With a diverse range of programs and services, we help individuals and families build a brighter future in Canada. Serving clients from over eight different locations across the GTA and Orangeville in more than 20 languages.

Scope:

Reporting to the HR Director, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for all aspects of payroll and benefits processes in the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process biweekly payroll for 260+ hourly employees
Audit system time entries and timecard corrections for accuracy
Yearend processing of T4, T4A and T2200
Process biweekly and monthly remittances such as payroll taxes, EHT, WSIB, union dues.
Process Service Canada requests and issuing Records of Employment, as required
Maintain accurate employee profiles of new hires and terminations
Develops and maintains payroll reports for use by finance staff
Prepare and update wages and benefit budgets
Ensure accurate and timely entering of all timesheets, hours, and accruals
Adheres to policies and procedures and the collective agreement at all times
Provide ongoing assistance to management team for payroll, reporting and navigation of Nav payroll system
Administration of company benefit and pension plans
Responds to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll in a timely manner
Clear and timely communication with managers and staff regarding payroll concerns
Maintains currency with regards to legislation affecting the organization's activities
In conjunction with management develops solutions to inform staff of new and updated policies and procedures pertaining to payroll
Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers etc.
Performs daily payroll operations
Manages workflow to ensure payroll transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner
Complete understanding of benefit vacation and statutory holidayrelated calculations
Completes ad hoc reports and provides updates as required
Process payroll and stipends with adherence to deadlines
Develops, manages and maintains comprehensive payroll records
Reviews and verifies source documents, researching anomalies when necessary
Performs any other duties as assigned

Competencies

Planning & Organizing/ Time Management:

Sets priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity._

Technical Expertise:

Applies and improves extensive or indepth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively._

Professionalism:

Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior._

Self -Management:

The ability to manage your own actions effectively and responsibly, well being and time to achieve organizational goals, selfimprovement and personal growth._

Communications:

Uses a variety of communication styles and strategies to foster open communications_

Qualifications

Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification and minimum 3 years of fullcycle payroll experience required
Experience with Microsoft NAV Dynamics a strong asset
Strong computer literacy and willingness to improve skills
Strong and highly developed organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively with mínimal supervision
Experience in a unionized environment an asset

Salary:
$30.00 per hour

Benefits: