Payroll Benefits Administrator

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

Schedule: Part-Time Position, 21 hours per week

Work Arrangement: 1 day per week in office following onboarding period. First 3 months require in-office attendance Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Organization is also open to considering candidates who would prefer to work 5 days a week, working 4 hours a day between 8:45am - 4:45pm.

Hourly Compensation: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

Our client in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their Human Resources team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of payroll, benefits, pension programs, and employee attendance tracking while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality across all payroll and benefits processes.

This opportunity is ideal for an organized payroll professional who enjoys working independently, managing deadlines, and providing exceptional support to employees. You'll play a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while serving as a key liaison between employees, benefit providers, payroll systems, and internal stakeholders.

What's In It for You

You'll join a well-established organization where you'll have the opportunity to own payroll and benefits administration while partnering closely with HR and Accounting. This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to critical employee programs that directly impact the employee experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Administer semi-monthly payroll processing, including audits, reconciliations, government remittances, year-end activities, and payroll reporting.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries, process salary increases, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and maintain accurate payroll records for audit purposes.
• Ensure year-end payroll processes and remittances are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor employee attendance and support attendance analysis and vacation accrual preparation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrolments, terminations, reconciliations, remittances, and employee inquiries.
• Act as the primary liaison between employees, benefit providers, and the organization regarding benefits administration.
• Manage administration of the company Group RRSP program and coordinate with Accounting to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while supporting additional HR projects and initiatives as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with at least 2 years of related payroll and benefits administration experience preferred.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, the Canadian Payroll Management Certificate Program is considered an asset.
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS systems, including ADP.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support employees and respond effectively to inquiries.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy, and understands the importance of providing exceptional support to employees. This role is an integral part of our HR function and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience through payroll and benefits administration."

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