Payroll and Benefits Administrator - Halifax, Canada - The Berkeley Retirement Residences

The Berkeley Retirement Residences

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Berkeley is a family-owned retirement living business with roots in this community as far back as five generations. We believe in supporting local businesses and charities, forming partnerships within, and giving back to our community while also ensuring that our residents enjoy their lifestyle and love their stage of life

Benefits of working for The Berkeley:

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program and Travel Insurance.
RRSP program (5% employer matching).
Vacation accrual (begins immediately).
Free onsite parking.
Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program.
A fun and caring environment that fosters mutual respect.

The
Payroll & Benefits Administrator is a key member of the Human Resources Team at The Berkeley, responsible for reviewing, reconciling, and paying employees in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities:

Payroll:

Effectively use Payworks to ensure all salary and hourly employee pay is processed accurately and on time on a biweekly basis.
Input employee data for all status changes including new hires and terminations.
Complete regular data audits and reporting to ensure accuracy and reconciliation.
Research discrepancies of payroll information and or documentation to ensure accuracy prior to processing.
Prepare, track, and submit ROEs, RRSP/DPSP and benefit remittances as required to governing bodies.
Track vacation entitlements and provide quarterly liability vacation accrual report.

Benefits:

Process benefits enrolments/changes/terminations and determine eligibility details.
Provide support to employees regarding benefit forms, respond to inquiries, and address any issues.
Input employee data related to hiring, rate changes, and terminations into internal and external systems.
Contact employees regarding benefit premiums during leave of absences, provide benefit summaries and calculations, create payment schedule, and monitor receipt of premiums.
Review monthly benefit invoices, identify, and address discrepancies and update employees' pay profile.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' experience in payroll and benefits.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of: Payroll legislation, processes, and best practices; Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Excellent comprehension and command of the English language; (written and verbal).
Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
Outstanding service and teamwork mindset.
Previous experience with PayWorks and Sage software, an asset
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), an asset.
This is not an allinclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time._

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Applicants who do not complete the questionnaire may not be considered. _

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to accept unscheduled meetings or calls for this position_

Salary:
From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Why are you currently looking for a new position?
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense for which you have not received a pardon?
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
How would you describe your EXCEL skills? Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
What Payroll programs have you used in the past?

Experience: