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: Ensure timely and accurate processing of our weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried staff across Ontario and Quebec Review timesheets on a weekly basis and address any concerns with supervisors/managers as necessary to ensure accurate submission of hours for payroll processing Generate ROEs and letters of employment as required and respond to related government or external inquiries in a timely manner Distribute union seniority list to union stewards on a quarterly basis Compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and federal / provincial standards Respond to requests for payroll related information and support any audits as necessary Document payroll processes through SOPs to assist with improving payroll practices for greater efficiencyReconciliations and regulatory filings: Reconcile, prepare documentation and ensure prompt payment for EHT, Union Dues, WSIB and all RRSP remittances Verify occurrence of calculations, accruals and reconciliation of month end payroll, and benefits accounting activities Complete quarterly reconciliation of payroll and process any adjustments required to ensure accurate T4/Releves at year endBenefits and RRSP Administration: Prepare RRSP contribution file within 5 days of the end of the month to submit to Canada Life to allocate contributions into employee files Assist with configuration of direct remittance process within Ceridian for our benefits and financial plans 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 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 Establish direct remittance process for all RRSP contributions through Ceridian Dayforce Actively participate in benefits renewal meetings to review data and discuss changes or concerns Coordinate open enrollment on a bi-annual basisQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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 Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation Candidate must have experience with Ceridian Dayforce Demonstrated ability to multitask with exceptional attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information Excellent problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, investigate and make recommendations to resolve issues Experience with benefits and RRSP plans required Proficient in MS Office and Google suite of products 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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