Job Description

Do you want to be a part of a global team whose mission is to be the leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control by creating innovative solutions that are easily applied and provide the best long-term value? We help companies like Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and many others keep the lights on for their customers.


We design, manufacture, provide post-sales support and everything in between. Our business is fostered around our core values of personal integrity, respect for people, commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship. We are happy to share that we are a landfill-free company. We take our commitment to our Team Members, Customers, and the environment seriously.


Reporting to the Director HR, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the comprehensive management of payroll, benefits, and leave programs. This role involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, administering employee benefits programs, and managing leave administration. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will work closely with other members of the HR team to ensure all activities are completed on time and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll Administration:

Manage relationships with external payroll vendor, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of payroll data and processing. Verify and submit payroll data, including team member hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions. Prepare and submit required payroll reports, remittances, and reconciliations to government agencies and other relevant entities. Work with ADP COS to configure the payroll system for accurate employee payments, ensuring that deductions, taxable benefits, and earnings are correctly coded to comply with CRA and other tax authorities' guidelines. Provide excellent customer service to team members and respond to payroll inquiries promptly and accurately, and professionally. Maintain and update payroll systems, including payroll software, databases, and records. Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and reconcile payroll accounts. Develop and implement payroll procedures, processes, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.

Benefits, Pension and Savings Plans Administration:

Review and reconcile monthly premium statements, including Long Term Disability, optional life/critical illness premiums, and Life/AD&D taxable benefits to payroll. Ensure rates are updated as required and coordinate with vendors and third-party providers. Help team members understand programs by establishing education/communications channels, including announcements, booklets, and pamphlets. Administer Pension and Savings Programs, including reconciling contributions and investigating discrepancies.

Leaves Administration:

Administer and manage employee leave programs, including short-term and long-term disability, maternity and parental leave, compassionate care leave, and other types of leave. Work with the Associate HRG to ensure the accurate tracking and reporting of leave balances. Calculate required payments from team members going on leave (LTD, Pension, and other optional insurances, etc.) and for team members (parental top up). Prepare LOA summaries for team members on leave and work with HR to collect payment during LOA if applicable. Provide support to HRBPs and team members regarding leave policies and procedures and effect on payroll and benefits.

Other Related Tasks:

Enhance internal controls and improve the efficiency of payroll and benefits administration by monitoring systems, methods, and controls. Identify opportunities for process improvement and take the lead in advocating pay and benefits operational priorities. Maintain a robust control environment to ensure compliance. Engage with internal and external audits by ensuring processes are documented, reviewed, and kept updated. Partner with internal teams, such as HR and Finance, to resolve issues and support key stakeholders. Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll-related information, including employee salary information, tax records, and personal data.

Who are we looking for? Someone who has

College diploma or Bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, finance, business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience with payroll practices and processes for multi-provincial payroll (hourly and salaried employees). At least 2 years of experience administering pension and benefits programs or general human resources experience. Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll data, reports, and leave tracking. Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and benefits issues. Customer service skills to provide excellent service to team members and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally. Written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly. Technical proficiency in payroll software, databases, and Microsoft 365 Office, especially Excel. Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll laws and regulations and a working benefits, pension, and savings plans administration. Understanding of various leave programs, including short-term and long-term disability, maternity and parental leave, and compassionate care leave. Proficiency in payroll software and technology, such as ADP Workforce Now, Workforce Manager, Oracle HCM, or similar platforms. Proven skills in managing relationships with external payroll vendors and third-party providers. Ability to establish education/communications channels for team members regarding benefits and leave programs. Capable of enhancing internal controls and improving the efficiency of payroll and benefits administration. Experienced in engaging with internal and external audits and ensuring processes are documented and reviewed. Ability to collaborate with internal teams, such as HR and Finance, to resolve issues and support key stakeholders. Adept at maintaining strict confidentiality HR and payroll information. Ability to engage with internal and external audits and ensure processes are documented and reviewed.

Work Arrangement

: Hybrid (3 days work from home)

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs. QA Inspectors are sometimes required to stand for long periods of time to inspect S&C products

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

Benefits

Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan Pension Plan Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C Paid Holiday Shutdown Summer Hours Seniority Recognition Program Employee Assistance Program A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones. Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team who believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.'s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.