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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, pension administration, and employee benefits management, ensuring compliance with legislation and accuracy in reporting. Proficient in HRIS system maintenance and providing training, while effectively communicating payroll changes and resolving sensitive issues.
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Payroll ProcessingPension AdministrationHRIS MaintenancePayroll Compliance Professional (PCP)Employee Benefits Management
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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingPension AdministrationPayroll ReconciliationBenefits AdministrationHRIS MaintenanceData ReportingPayroll Legislation ComplianceMicrosoft ExcelADP ExperienceYear-End Tax Preparation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsJudgmentDiscretionCommunicationDetail Oriented
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobeHRIS Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)
Industry Keywords
Payroll ProcessingPension PlanEmployee BenefitsLeave ManagementConfidential Information
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees
- Verify payroll transactions, pension and benefits deductions, bonus payments, leave pay, parental leave top-ups, and other payroll calculations
- Conduct year-end payroll reconciliation and regular payroll reconciliations
- Monitor payroll legislation and implement compliant process, policy, and system adjustments
- Manage employee leaves of absence and prepare vacation liability submissions
- Provide timely management reporting and communicate payroll changes to staff
- Resolve sensitive payroll requests and issues while providing employee customer service
- Plan, manage, control, and monitor the defined pension plan
- Act as the pension contact for payroll enquiries with OMERS
- Administer the pension plan and complete pension-related adjustments
- Improve pension processes and lead implementation of new processes and system updates
- Administer the employee benefits program, enrollment, audits, invoices, deductions, and premiums
- Collaborate with Finance on benefits reporting and budgeting
- Lead Payroll & Benefits budget preparation and manage accruals
- Maintain and upgrade the HRIS system
- Provide organization-wide HRIS training and support
- Support annual audits and administer People and Culture records
- Prepare and distribute year-end employee tax slips and forms
- Maintain payroll records and statistics and gather data for government and senior management reports
- Troubleshoot payroll and pension reporting issues
- Participate in organization-wide People and Culture special projects and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 3+ years in a payroll environment
- Post-secondary degree in a business-related discipline or an equivalent work history
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Designation, or working towards it is an asset
- Proactive, self-directed and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise good judgment, tact and discretion
- Ability to work with highly confidential information with both maturity and professionalism
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe and other business applications
- Experience in ADP would be an asset
- Experience administering a defined benefit pension plan would be an asset
- Experience with the maintenance of an HRIS system would be an asset
- Resume and cover letter required
- Must be able to work a minimum of 3 days in-office