Job Description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you passionate about contributing to the success of the company? Often doing it from behind-the-scenes? Are you eager to be part of a dynamic organization that is scaling fast and scaling right?
Key Purpose The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible to perform all payroll functions for all salaried and hourly employees, produce various reports, and answer employee queries regarding payroll and benefits.
Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Process and manage full cycle payroll using the Ceridian payroll system ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are met
• Ensure all payroll and benefit transactions are accurately reported and recorded in compliance with the provision of tax laws, regulations, and company policy
• Administer and/or manage employee benefit plans, ensure benefit deductions and taxable benefits are set up accurately in Ceridian system
• Track and reconcile employee time off (i.e., vacation days, sick days, and unpaid days etc., and ensure that time off requests are processed in accordance with company policies
• Verify & maintain the integrity of payroll system data, new hires, employee change requests, terminations, deductions, taxable benefits, Web ROE's, garnishments, T4/T4A slips and other year-end reporting activities within the system
• Ensure company policies and government requirements are being followed as they relate to payroll and benefits administration
• Respond to all payroll and/or benefit related inquiries from employees and to external inquiries as required
• Submit on a timely basis, all reporting requirements, and payments to various government agencies, third party vendors such as benefits provider, statutory deductions, etc.
• Responsible for monthly headcount reporting and turnover reporting in conjunction with Finance and HR
• Document accurate and detailed records of payroll functions for audit purposes following statutory requirements
• Stay informed on the latest payroll legislation, regulations, procedures, and the Employment Standards Act
• Enroll, coordinate, and reconcile benefits in an accurate and timely fashion
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

• Thorough knowledge of Canadian and US payroll regulations such as taxable benefits, calculation of vacation/statutory pay/severance pay etc.
• Discretion, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy are essential as this role deals with very confidential information

• Intermediate MS Excel skills, spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, etc.
• Strong communication skills
• Report Writing experience
• Experienced ability to meet strict deadlines with superb attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in full cycle payroll and benefits administration
• Experience working with Ceridian
• PCP designation in good standing with the Canadian and US Payroll Association would be considered an asset