Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position: Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, flexible days)
Salary: $35-$40 per hour
Position Type: 12-month Contract
Posting Type: Open vacancy

We are currently seeking an experienced and personable Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a well-established organization in downtown Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of payroll and benefits administration while providing hands-on HR support in a collaborative, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll for salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable legislation.
- Oversee employee benefits administration, including enrolments, changes, premium adjustments, and employee inquiries.
- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll information within the HRIS system.
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including payroll and benefits-related updates.
- Prepare payroll reports, complete reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies.
- Assist with general HR administration, including compensation-related updates and other initiatives as required.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll within a small to medium-sized corporate environment.
- Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred; ADP Workforce Now or UKG experience will also be considered.
- Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs; familiarity with Manulife is an asset.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and confidential employee information.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a personable and approachable manner when supporting employees.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Please send your resume in Word format to angelica.stewart@quantum.ca.

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