Job Description

Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.

Position Title:

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Location:

Calgary, AB

Job Type:

Full Time Permanent

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Total Rewards Manager, with responsibilities to the Director Human Resources. Duties include but are not limited to full cycle payroll processing and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Full cycle payroll processing. Provide backup and vacation coverage for Total Rewards Manager. Submit and process background checks through our provider. Administrative onboarding of new employees, and maintain employee records. Enter and review of payroll and benefit entries in Dayforce. Maintenance of Dayforce system. Provide guidance and training for Dayforce users and approvers. Biweekly review of employee timesheets, checking for discrepancies, following company, union and/or provincial regulations. Assist employees and managers with pay and benefit related questions. Support administration of the group benefit plan (enrolments, terminations, disability, etc.) Quarterly benefit reconciliation. Monthly reconciliation and billing for benefits, union remittances for dues and pension. Oversee employee share ownership plan. Provide third parties with any required information requested in relations to WCB or injury claims. Annual, Quarterly and Year End reporting and remittances for WorkSafe BC, WCB Alberta and Saskatchewan. Develop and communicate reports and information pertaining to HR and Payroll as required. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

Payroll Certification (PCP) required, proof of successful completion will be required prior to interview. Minimum 5 years of experience in a payroll and benefits related position, playing an active part in completing full cycle payroll (minimum 500 employees). Effective communication skills, verbal and written skills required. Experience with Union payroll preferred. 2 years' experience using Dayforce HCM would be considered an asset. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced Excel skills required. Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family. Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions. Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan. Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs). Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods. Career advancement opportunities and training across the company. Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday! Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note:

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas. * Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.