Payroll and Benefits Lead
Toronto (Hybrid)
MPA have been retained by a growing Canadian consulting firm that supports clients across a range of industries with operational improvement, business transformation and strategic problem-solving. With a growing presence across North America, our client offers a collaborative and people-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development and long-term career growth. They are now seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Lead to join their team, playing a key role in managing payroll and benefits operations while supporting the company's continued expansion. This is a hybrid position, reporting to the VP of Finance.
Responsibilities
- Run monthly Canadian payroll in ADP and US payroll for their new US entity, processing hires, exits, leaves, pay changes and deductions accurately and on time.
- Issue Records of Employment, letters of employment and employment verifications.
- Keep WSIB, EHT and CRA remittances and filings current, and manage US federal and state payroll registrations and filings as our US team grows.
- Calculate quarterly profit share payouts and run them through payroll.
- Prepare and issue T4s, and US W-2s once our US team is in place.
- Partner with HR on top-ups, year-end bonuses, 401(k) administration and employment compliance.
- Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and act as the go-to person for employee pay questions.
- Help review and process employee expense reports, checking them against our expense policy and making sure reimbursements are paid accurately and on time.
- Administer group benefits plans, including enrolments, changes, terminations and monthly carrier invoice reconciliation.
- Track vacation and leave balances and keep them aligned with payroll.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including year-end, with US payroll experience, ideally in ADP.
- Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation from the National Payroll Institute.
- Strong knowledge of CPP, EI, income tax withholding, WSIB and EHT, US federal and state payroll tax, and the Ontario Employment Standards Act.
- Experience calculating bonus or profit share payouts and administering a 401(k) or RRSP plan and group benefits plans.
- Experience setting up payroll for a new US entity or working with a PEO is an asset.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Discretion and confidentiality
To find out more please send an updated resume to ruairi.meyler@mparecruitment.ca
