Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator guides and manages all Canadian and US payroll and benefit policies and programs, including Bi-weekly payroll processing, Benefit administration and Expenses system administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Payroll Administration:
  • Assist with full cycle payroll for hourly and salary employees, including setting up new hires in Ceridian Dayforce through to terminations and ROE’s.
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple pay cycles for both Canada and US based employees.
  • Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files, and records in electronic formats for business continuity and audit trail for compliance.
  • Assist with year-end duties including T2200’s and T4 run.
  • Ensure compliance with all related federal/provincial and state legislations, and internal policies and procedures as they relate to payroll services.
  • Liaise with CRA and Service Canada to provide payroll information as required.
  • Respond to external and internal payroll questions/ concerns and inquiries on a timely and accurate basis.
  • Concur expense system administration.
  • Working with HR Generalist, assist with day-to-day system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting.
  • Assign and maintain payroll related workflows (vacation days, sick days, etc.)
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll information.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Benefits Administration:
  • Process benefit enrollments and changes in SunLife (Canada), UNUM & United Healthcare (USA), along with Ceridian/Dayforce.
  • Process enrollments, transactions, and changes for investments/RSP/401K through RBC (Canada) and John Hancock (USA).
  • Provide employees with benefits package information.
  • Respond to external and internal questions/ concerns regarding benefits in a timely and accurate basis. 
  • Conducts monthly & quarterly audits and reviews of benefits enrollments.
  • Assist Finance department with ad hoc duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5+ years in a Payroll/ Benefits Administration Role.
• Must have experience in Canadian and US payroll and benefit functions.
• Full understanding of payroll & benefit legislation in both Canada and USA.
• Post-secondary education in Payroll/ Benefits/ Human Resources or job related experience.
• Must have proficient working knowledge of all Ceridian HR platforms – CERIDIAN DAYFORCE and POWERPAY
• Experience in SAP Concur Expense Management System is an asset
• Above average command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) 
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
• Experience within Manufacturing Environment preferred.