We have an immediate opening for a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Global manufacturing HR team. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and administration of employee benefits programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, company policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and benefit plan requirements
- Provides exceptional support to employees and stakeholders regarding payroll, pension, and benefits-related inquiries
- Process bi-weekly unionized hourly and salary payroll accurately and on schedule
- Calculate and validate regular earnings, overtime, shift premiums, standby pay, call-in pay, retroactive pay, and other collective agreement provisions
- Audit payroll transactions and reports to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and submit payroll-related government filings and remittances, including income tax, CPP/QPP, EI, garnishments, and other statutory deductions
- Validate overtime eligibility, vacation balances, sick leave, absence entitlements
- Support year-end payroll activities, including T4s, pension reporting, and audits
- Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, pension and retirement savings plans
- Liaise with benefit carriers, pension providers, and third-party
- Organize employee benefit awareness/education sessions
- Prepare payroll and benefits reports, metrics, reconciliations, and analysis for management, respond to employee questions regarding pay, benefits, and pensions
- Educate employees on benefit programs, payroll practices, and self-service tools
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, and efficiencies
- Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects
- Develop and maintain payroll and benefits procedures and documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
- Experience with unionized payroll in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Advanced knowledge of collective agreements, employment standards, and payroll legislation
- Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Guardian, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG, SAP, or similar and integration or updating of payroll systems
- Understanding of employee benefits and pension plan administration
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
