Payroll And Benefits Specialist - Canada - Remote

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to over $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today!

Position Description

Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist Canada

Department: Human Resources

Location: Eastern Canada (Remote)

Immediate Supervisor: Vice President Human Resources Canada

Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: The Payroll and Benefits Specialist leads the evaluation and maintenance of company payroll and benefit programs to for our Canadian locations to attract, motivate and retain IPG talent. This role acts as a key business partner, providing sound recommendations and advice programs, ensuring consistency and alignment to strategic priorities.

Principle Accountabilities

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding the pension and benefit program, and act as a liaison with third party consultants to address employee benefit concerns or questions and coordinate employee education activities.
• Act as SME for our total rewards offering and provide advice and guidance to HR team and managers.
• Prepare various payroll and management reports and support Finance with reconciliation of payroll taxes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of employment legislation influencing pay and benefit programs.
• Support payroll activities including payroll submission, government remittance and regulatory compliance, time off accruals and record keeping.
• Lead benefit execution, including the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of changes to the benefit programs; ensure benefit plan documents and summary plan descriptions are maintained and compliant with applicable laws.
• Partner with HR leadership to manage relationships with 3rd party providers including contract administration, annual renewal agreements, negotiations and RFPs as required.
• Support audits related to payroll
• Reviews and analyzes the benefits market in Canada to determine best practices, make recommendations to maintain market competitive offerings.
• Administer and oversee the pension processes to ensure timeliness and legislative compliance; provide documentation for annual internal and external audit requests. Responsible for completion of annual pension regulatory filings and other legislated reporting, member of Company's pension committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of HR, legislative and payroll policies/practices.
• Experience with payroll and payroll systems a strong asset.
• Strong project planning skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines as well as managing multiple priorities independently is required.
• Post-secondary education in related field, Bachelor's degree preferred, professional designation in related areas a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and the highest standards for accuracy and precision.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in payroll, pension, and benefit administration.
• Excellent business acumen coupled with strong research and analytical skills.
• A self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll, group benefits, retirement savings plans and pensions.
• A Strong communicator with an exceptional service orientation is required.
• The ability to leverage data to make recommendations and decisions.
• Advanced understanding of Excel, and database management; HRIS experience preferred.

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