Job Description

:Robert Half is looking to staff a Director of Payroll & Benefits with our well-respected client! This Director of Payroll & Benefits will be responsible for work on tax-related tasks, such as W2 forms, preparing reports and updating policies, and will help achieve standards that are necessary for growth within the financial department. This may be the role for you if you are a dynamic Director of Payroll & Benefits with excellent communication, proven leadership, and are deadline driven.Main Responsibilities:

• Learn and streamline new systems and processes.
• Analyze system gaps and understand collective agreements.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Manage payroll and benefits, with the possibility of integration into the service center.

Payroll Operations:

• Collaborate with HR to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for all employee categories.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of new payroll technologies.
• Act as the subject matter expert for HR/Payroll systems.
• Conduct year-end payroll reconciliation.
• Manage compliance with collective agreements related to payroll, leave, and time.
• Stay updated on payroll-related legislation and adjust processes as needed.
• Define payroll standards and procedures, manage staff performance, and oversee staffing decisions.
• Perform regular payroll reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and manage employee leaves of absence.

Benefits Administration:

• Lead the administration of all employee benefits programs.
• Ensure benefits compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Oversee an efficient and accurate benefits enrollment process.
• Regularly audit benefits plans and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the finance department for accurate financial reporting and budgeting.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Establish and oversee payroll and benefits audit principles and processes.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of year-end tax slips and forms.
• Create and analyze payroll and benefit statistics, and provide regular reporting.
• Guide the team through reconciliation processes.
• Maintain and provide daily records and assist with government reporting.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues.
• Oversee payroll account and bank account reconciliations.
• Provide costing for collective agreement propositions.
• Perform post-payroll analysis with finance and design payroll dashboards for management.
• Collaborate with business leaders on payroll and benefits enhancements.

Requirements:- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field- 5+ years of Senior payroll experience- CPP, CPM, or other related professional certifications is a must- Skilled in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion- Strong communication and social skills- Sound understanding of current payroll procedures and related laws- Comfortable with multiple payroll applications- Excellent knowledge in compliance- Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes- Organizational and leadership skills- 2+ years of proven leadership experience as a payroll manager or similar role

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