Canadian Payroll And Benefits Specialist Jobs

Strong interpersonal, time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

University or College education in accounting, human resources or a related field

Extensive accounting and HR background with 3-5 years of related experience

Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, OH&S Act and Regulations.

Microsoft Office Professional with advanced Excel skills.

Experience with HRIS, including but not limited to ADP Workforce Now.

Experience administering Group Benefits and Pension/401(k)

Develop and maintain adequate internal controls to assure accuracy of deductions and billing for benefit plans

Day-to-day employee point of contact for all payroll, benefit and pension/401(k) related matters

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Canadian and/or USA processing payroll

Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a timely and accurate manner

Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (preferably in business, finance or accounting)

Provide advice, interpretation and guidance to management on diverse and complex payroll and benefit regulations and collective agreement interpretation

Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Human Resources Management or a business-related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience

Practical experience with the management and maintenance of a multi-faceted HRIS, data collection and reports

Provide regular payroll/compensation related management reporting and analysis as requested

Administer and maintain the employee compensation and benefit plans including health, life, dental, travel, long term disability and pension

Resolve issues and concerns, and provide assistance to employees regarding payroll and benefit related matters

Prepare various payroll and management reports and support Finance with reconciliation of payroll taxes.

Advanced understanding of Excel, and database management; HRIS experience preferred.

Reviews and analyzes the benefits market in Canada to determine best practices, make recommendations to maintain market competitive offerings.

Maintain a working knowledge of employment legislation influencing pay and benefit programs.

Act as SME for our total rewards offering and provide advice and guidance to HR team and managers.

3+ years of progressive experience in payroll, pension, and benefit administration.

Prepare various payroll and management reports and support Finance with reconciliation of payroll taxes.

Advanced understanding of Excel, and database management; HRIS experience preferred.

Reviews and analyzes the benefits market in Canada to determine best practices, make recommendations to maintain market competitive offerings.

Maintain a working knowledge of employment legislation influencing pay and benefit programs.

Act as SME for our total rewards offering and provide advice and guidance to HR team and managers.

3+ years of progressive experience in payroll, pension, and benefit administration.

Minimum 10 years of senior level payroll and benefit experience; experience mentoring/coaching others is an asset

Support the full cycle payroll and manage the year end process

Prepare annual staffing and human resources budgets for Finance

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Support, or other related fields of study is an asset

Experience with HR systems; Ceridian Dayforce experience or experience with the implementation of an HR system is an asset

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adjust to any situation and maintain professionalism

Post-secondary education in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 5 years experience in Canadian payroll

Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Ensure compliance with federal, provincial/state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and team skills; comfortable with ambiguity and challenging status quo.

Strong, effective and clear communication skills, with an ability to adjust messaging appropriate to the audience.

● Manage all vendor relationships for payroll and benefits administration

● Prepare reconciliations, payments, and payroll changes relating to various extended health benefit carriers

● Research payroll & benefits information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing

● Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources regarding both payroll and benefit matters

● Build and maintain controls, processes and procedures for scaling the payroll/benefits program

● Demonstrates exceptional organizational, analytical, and creative skills to solve problems with limited resources

Benefits administration and performance management/review administration support

Management / Control of variable compensation (volume commission / new customer incentive)

A minimum of 5 years of applicable payroll & benefits experience, preferably with experience in an hourly / manufacturing environment.

Manage and update the payroll database to ensure all employee data is secure and accurate

Communicate with managers and employees regarding any payroll related inquiries

Must have experience processing payroll through ADP WorkForce Now.

Leadership to the payroll team, monitor team performance, coaching and mentoring to direct reports and lead overall process management

5+ years of Canadian payroll related work experience in a leadership position

Previous experience with Workday (an asset) but not a must

Canadian Payroll experience a must

College/University degree in Business/HR with at least 5 years of Canadian payroll related work experience in a leadership position

Excellent knowledge of payroll accounting and payroll business processes

Minimum two (2) years’ experience with benefits administration

Assists managers and employees with payroll related questions

Processes benefits enrolment, terminations, and changes

Reconciles monthly benefits statements and remits payments

Ensure vacation tracking and other benefits are accurately maintained

Minimum five (5) years’ experience with full-cycle Canadian payroll administration

Strong project management, problem solving and highly developed reasoning skills

Manage relationships with insurance carriers, benefits providers and consultants to resolve issues and ensure strong vendor performance

Effectively manage relationships with internal HR call centres and admin teams, answering complex questions, clarifying policies and making recommendations on exceptions

Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of these plans and support any reporting requirements

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) Canada or similar benefits?specific designation

Direct in-house experience managing Group Life & Health plans in Canada, preferably at a large employer

You pride yourself on having strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Several years of Canadian and US payroll and benefits experience

Experience with UK payroll & or benefits

You have expert level knowledge with our current payroll platform (UKG - Ultipro).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take initiative and build strong relationships

Celebrate diversity: Be part of a truly welcoming workplace. We offer a mentorship program and bias training.

Assist with the management and execution of the benefit enrollment process, ensuring accurate documentation and record maintenance.

Respond to emails and phone calls from employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, hours, sick pay entitlement, or statutory holiday pay.

Serve as a liaison with government agencies, handling internal and external audits, including CRA, WCB, and US state requirements.

Stay updated on payroll legislative changes and maintain professional knowledge.

Provide vacation usage and outstanding reporting to managers throughout the year.

Conduct monthly benefit billing and reconciliation processes.

Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills to deal with strict deadlines.

& The Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Required…

Experience with Expatriates, working in conjunction with Tax consultant for processing of Taxable benefits, housing allowance, tax withholdings, salary adjustments, etc.

Address or respond to inquiries from managers, employees and finance department regarding payroll and expenses.

Assist in the preparation of accurate and comprehensive management reporting including labour utilization and spend analysis.

Other duties requested by Management.

Manage Benefits, to include orientation, timely enrollment/termination, and auditing/approving monthly invoices.

·Strong working knowledge with US and Canadian Benefits and Retirement Savings Programs.

Audit payroll data entry, employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.

Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments and terminations.

Coordinate with third party administrator to manage disability claims according to the plan.

·Experience managing time and attendance software.

Company paid benefits and RRSP matching, performance bonus

Enroll employees in employee benefits program

Answer any questions and concerns in relation to payroll and benefits for employees

2+ years of full cycle Payroll experience in a standalone position

Experience completing hourly and salary payroll for 200+ employees

Experience with UKG, Ultirpro, Ceridian, or ADP systems is considered an asset

Maintaining current knowledge of benefit plan coverage details and eligibility requirements

Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting or Human Resources Management or related discipline preferred

A keen attention to detail with strong organization, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills

5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience and 3+ years administrating multiple employee health benefits plans

Enrolling and terminating employees on the various benefit plans

Processing and reconciling all benefit premium billing statements

· Strong organizational, critical thinking and time management skills.

Payroll and Benefits Specialist job opening in Canada (remote)

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.

· 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.

Self-starter with process and project management experience

Process design and mapping, and business requirement gathering experience

Finance and Compliance Specialist, NA Benefits

Communicating effectively, applying interpersonal skills and taking initiative

Process funding for the US and Canada Benefits/Retirement Programs for active and retiree populations.

Process HR Benefits invoices and other payments for government entities.