Payroll And Benefits Specialist

Location: Strathroy, ON.

Meridian is an automotive company and the world leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of high-quality magnesium and aluminum die cast components. We are driven to provide lightweight, innovative, and effective solutions for our distinguished automotive clients around the globe.

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for processing payroll and related administrative support services for the HR Manager and all employees. To serve as point of contact for all employees with respect to company benefit plans, incentive programs and other special project campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Other duties as required, including special projects as they arise
• Employee Relations: Trustworthy relations with all employees maintained, assuring confidentiality, accuracy and compassion to all employees for their concerns.
• Employee Data: Maintain a confidential personnel file, processing and orient newly hired staff. Personnel records, assuring accuracy and confidentiality, prepared and maintained.
• Self-development accomplished and career plans developed.
• Run Payroll: Process bi-weekly payrolls for all employees, and irregular bonus runs. Prepare all financial reports for Finance department and government agencies. Prepare manual cheques as required. Transmit and distribute payroll in a timely manner. Prepare, document and submit T4 summaries, vacation balance summaries, rate increases, etc. Fiscal reports, and summaries, scheduled prepared and distributed. Attend Seminars to stay abreast of new legislations (i.e. taxes & employment standards)
• Wage Administration: Process wage increases associated with yearly rate increases, promotional increases and step-function increases. Preparation of retroactive pay where applicable.
• Manage Benefits: Manage company benefit programs. Assist in solving problems with insurance companies; prepare letters of employment verification, insurance claim forms, etc. Serve as a liaison between employees and retirement plan services, tracking company and employee contributions. Tracking and verifying the various allowances. Participate in meetings with service providers. Administer and manage monthly premium calculations, and address issues related to the employee benefits programs.

Skills and Education Requirements

• PCP Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate
• Strong team ethic.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Knowledge of company policies & procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, OH&S Act and Regulations.
• Microsoft Office Professional with advanced Excel skills.
• Extensive accounting and HR background with 3-5 years of related experience
• Fluency in English
• Experience with HRIS, including but not limited to ADP Workforce Now.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• University or College education in accounting, human resources or a related field

Full benefits package with dental and medical package with extended benefits available

competitive compensation package

casual dress

Employee Engagement Events such as Summer Golf Tournament, BBQ, Christmas activities, fundraisers and more

Retail and restaurant discounts

Insurance discounts with the Co-operators

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Hours

Opportunity to work with an awesome HR team!

Meridian Lightweight Technologies is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

We thank all those interested in the position however only those applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

If interested please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Subject line: HR Payroll Job Application (your name)