Payroll And Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Canada (remote)

Adecco Professional is currently hiring for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Canada. You will be primarily responsible for full cycle payroll for various clients (small to large) as well as the key contact for the administration of benefit programs and will serve as a first point of contact for employee queries relating to our Payroll, Benefit and Pensions policies, plans and processes. In addition, this role provides you with an opportunity to contribute your skills and knowledge to a dynamic, fast paced environment. This position is the ideal role for you if you enjoy responsibility and challenge while using your positive, enthusiastic interpersonal/communication skills!

Some of the duties and responsibilities of the Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Canada may include but are not limited to;

· Processing of all payroll and benefit transactions including but not limited to new hires, changes, terminations, severances, taxable benefit calculations, retirements, accruals, disability payments and authorized deductions.

· Full cycle processing of the Canadian corporate payroll including some US payroll as needed.

· Calculation, reconciliation and remittance of all payroll related source deductions, retirement contributions and benefit related billings, including year-end remittances.

· Preparation of all month end and year end payroll and benefit related journal entries and accruals.

· Administration of all company benefits and employee plans/programs; including communications with employees and providers.

· Ensuring data integrity of all related payroll and benefit information in electronic formats in all payroll and carrier databases and in written format in employee personnel files; ensuring compliance is met at all phases/stages.

· Other administrative functions as required.

Some of the qualifications for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Canada include;

· Minimum of 5+ years of full cycle payroll and benefits administration work experience.

· PCP or CPM designation or working towards.

· Demonstrated adaptability to learn technology and processes.

· Advanced user of MS Excel, Word & Outlook with ability to adapt to new applications.

· Strong compliance knowledge of employment standards within Canada including Federal, Provincial and local laws.

· General pension plan knowledge in relation to the laws surrounding plan administration.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).

· Strong organizational, critical thinking and time management skills.

· High level of accuracy with a strong attention to detail.

If you are looking for a new career opportunity working with an international firm helping support their clients with payroll and benefits, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! If you feel you have the requirements and would like to learn more to pursue this Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Canada, please apply now and we will be looking forward to reviewing your qualifications. Our client offers a positive, outgoing and driven team along with allowing you the autonomy to drive and manage the payroll and benefits functions in this temporary to hire remote working opportunity.