Payroll And Benefits Specialist - Canada - Remote

Position Description

Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist Canada

Department: Human Resources

Location: 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

• 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.
• Support payroll activities including payroll submission, government remittance and regulatory compliance, time off accruals and record keeping.
• Support audits related to payroll
• 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.
• Act as SME for our total rewards offering and provide advice and guidance to HR team and managers.
• 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.
• Maintain a working knowledge of employment legislation influencing pay and benefit programs.
• Prepare various payroll and management reports and support Finance with reconciliation of payroll taxes.
• Reviews and analyzes the benefits market in Canada to determine best practices, make recommendations to maintain market competitive offerings.

Essential Skills And Experience

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

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