Payroll & Benefits Coordinator Jobs

Our client is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to join their team. You will support the Payroll and Benefits Specialist and will assist in processing all payroll and compensation for the firm and administer the benefit programs. You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience processing full cycle payroll, preferably in a law firm or a professional services environment. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to work with and identify confidential information. The successful candidate should be a strong team player with customer service mentality for both internal and external clients, as well as a strong sense of urgency is essential in this role.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Process payroll and compensation semi-monthly, validate and correct information monthly and proactively audit payroll year round
• Calculate, balance, and remit all payroll deductions, statutory withholdings, and source deductions (EI, CPP, Tax, EHT), and communicate with Government agencies as required
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Takes initiative
• Confidential
• Administer the Firm's RRSP, including tracking eligibility dates, providing enrolment details to members, processing through payroll, assisting with transfer details
• Analyze and reconcile monthly benefit invoices (Health & Dental, AD&D, LTD), and provide to Management for approval
• Support various projects and initiatives as required.
• Prepare Record Of Employment (ROE’s) and submit to Service Canada
• Complete year-end payroll process, enter year-end adjustments, and prepare/file T4
• May be required to perform other duties as required within the scope of the role
• Update UKG Payroll/HR systems with new hires, terminations, salary increases, promotions, status changes, leave of absences, etc. as directed
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Provide timely responses to confidential inquiries from all levels of the Firm for matters related to payroll, compensation, and benefits administration
• Enroll Firm members in applicable benefits as directed and set up accordingly in payroll

Core Requirements & Skills:

• Post-secondary and/or professional training in Business administration, Finance, Accounting, or Payroll
• Sound knowledge of legislation relevant to employment practices and payroll administration
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar capacity
• Organized and detail oriented
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written and must respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills;
• Can work independently and as part of team
• Experience in a legal or professional services setting is an asset
• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Proficient in the following computer program: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel), Document Management Systems, accounting software (Aderant is an asset), Payroll and HRIS (UKG preferred)
• Ability to problem solve

Thank you in advance for your interest in this Payroll Benefits Coordinator role.