Job Description

Our growing Grimsby client who is a leader in manufacturing is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 5-7 years related experience and YOU MUST BE PROFICIENT with Ceridian. The following are the responsibilities:As a member of the Finance department, the Senior Payroll Administrator is accountable for all aspects of the Ontario and Quebec payrolls. The successful incumbent plays a critical role in processing and administering payroll, preparing monthly/quarterly and annual reports, issuing all year end tax documents and ensuring all regulatory filings are completed accurately. This Senior Payroll Administrator reports to the Director of Finance.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Payroll Processing:\xe2\x97\x8f Ensure timely and accurate processing of our weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried staff across Ontario and Quebec\xe2\x97\x8f Review timesheets on a weekly basis and address any concerns with supervisors/managers as necessary to ensure accurate submission of hours for payroll processing\xe2\x97\x8f Generate ROE\xe2\x80\x99s and letters of employment as required and respond to related government or external inquiries in a timely manner\xe2\x97\x8f Distribute union seniority list to union stewards on a quarterly basis\xe2\x97\x8f Compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and federal / provincial standards\xe2\x97\x8f Respond to requests for payroll related information and support any audits as necessary\xe2\x97\x8f Document payroll processes through SOP\xe2\x80\x99s to assist with improving payroll practices for greater efficiencyReconciliations and regulatory filings:\xe2\x97\x8f Reconcile, prepare documentation and ensure prompt payment for EHT, Union Dues, WSIB and all RRSP remittances\xe2\x97\x8f Verify occurrence of calculations, accruals and reconciliation of month end payroll, and benefits accounting activities\xe2\x97\x8f Complete quarterly reconciliation of payroll and process any adjustments required to ensure accurate T4/Releve\xe2\x80\x99s at year endBenefits and RRSP Administration:\xe2\x97\x8f Prepare RRSP contribution file within 5 days of the end of the month to submit to Canada Life to allocate contributions into employee files\xe2\x97\x8f Assist with configuration of direct remittance process within Ceridian for our benefits and financial plans\xe2\x97\x8f Ensure all new employees are enrolled in the benefits and RRSP according to plan guidelines and CBA requirements. Distribute benefits cards to employees in a timely basis\xe2\x97\x8f Participate in weekly orientation sessions with all new employees to provide payroll and benefits overview and meet with staff closer to eligibility date to review plans in more detail\xe2\x97\x8f Establish direct remittance process for all RRSP contributions through Ceridian Dayforce\xe2\x97\x8f Actively participate in benefits renewal meetings to review data and discuss changes or concerns\xe2\x97\x8f Coordinate open enrollment on a bi-annual basisQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\xe2\x97\x8f Degree or diploma in Finance, Business Administration combined with a minimum of 7 years of payroll processing experience. Preference will be given to candidates who are working towards or have completed their PCP or CPM certifications\xe2\x97\x8f Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation\xe2\x97\x8f Candidate must have experience with Ceridian Dayforce\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated ability to multitask with exceptional attention to detail\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information\xe2\x97\x8f Excellent problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, investigate and make recommendations to resolve issues\xe2\x97\x8f Experience with benefits and RRSP plans required\xe2\x97\x8f Proficient in MS Office and Google suite of products\xe2\x97\x8f Self starter with the ability to work independentlyYou will process payroll for approximately 600 employees.You will work a minimum of 3 days in Grimsby and possibly one day in the Niagara location and one day from home.Salary- 80K-90KIf you are interested in this great opportunity then please apply asap.

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