Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Elevate your career with one of North America's leading underground mining contractors. DMC Mining Services has set the standard in the mining industry, providing top-notch services from shaft sinking and raise boring to complete mine development and operation. We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence, safety, and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to work on challenging, impactful projects, we want to hear from you!

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Summary

DMC is currently looking for a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our team on a permanent basis, based in Vaughan, Ontario. The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be responsible for accurately processing the semi-monthly payroll activities for all employees across North America and other jurisdictions (as needed). The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be required to ensure that all payroll related, and reporting activities are administered according to fixed payroll deadlines both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, a team player with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately coordinate and administer payroll functions for hourly and salary employees across Canada and USA on a semi-monthly basis including the preparation, calculation and disbursement of wages, deductions, overtime payments, incentive earnings and garnishments.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure the integrity of employee records by collecting and verifying payroll-related information, including employee information, taxable benefits, sick leave and vacation entitlement, and processing information changes from Dynamics 365 ERP system to the Avanti payroll system.
• Collaborate with Site Operations to ensure integrity of employee timesheet hours are collected from the Dynamics 365 ERP system and uploaded to the Avanti payroll system.
• Assist with expatriate payroll activities where required.
• Process and administer benefits and RRSP and prepare related billings to Manulife.
• Calculate, reconcile, and process related payroll remittances (including WSIB) in a timely manner.
• Ensure the accurate creation and timely submission of ROEs as required.
• Prepare standardized Year End/New Year reports (T4, T4A, and T2200), ad-hoc reports, journal entries and accruals, and assist in annual audits as required.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer inquiries from employees and government agencies regarding payroll and related policies and procedures across Canada and USA.
• Complying with federal and provincial legal requirements by remaining updated on legislation, applying necessary changes to processes to ensure adherence to requirements, and advising management on required actions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in full cycle payroll processing, ideally with experience in manual and high-volume payroll administration.
• Knowledge of Canadian and USA payroll legislation and basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of USA Payroll (An Asset to have).
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).
• Fluent in French
• Experience in ERP system administration, ideally with Avanti and/or Dynamics 365 is highly preferred.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification is an asset.
  
  

Additional Information

• We are hiring to fill an existing vacancy.
• Salary Range is expected to be between: $85,000 to $90,000
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan.
• This role can be performed hybrid, from site and remotely.
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge/skills, and experience.
  
  

At DMC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member is valued. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that empowers you to achieve your best.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly make a difference!

• No external recruiters please.
• The description is for the purpose of information only, and reflects the general duties considered to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
  
  

DMC Mining is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment and assessment process for any applicants with disabilities.