Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Neilson Financial Services

. Maintain and update employee records in Dayforce, including personal information, compensation changes, job changes, reporting relationships, and organizational updates .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJunior💰 CA$65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing and benefits administration, with a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance with Canadian and US payroll legislation. Proficient in using Dayforce HRIS/Payroll and Microsoft Excel to manage employee records and generate reports.

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Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationDayforce HRIS/PayrollData Entry AccuracyCanadian Payroll Legislation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationData EntryData ManagementReport GenerationEmployee Record MaintenanceTax UpdatesEmployment VerificationAuditingMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

DayforceHRISPayroll SoftwareVendor Portals

Industry Keywords

Canadian Payroll LegislationUS Payroll LegislationEmployee Lifecycle TransactionsConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and update employee records in Dayforce, including personal information, compensation changes, job changes, reporting relationships, and organizational updates
Process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and leaves of absence
Ensure employee data is accurate, complete, and maintained according to company policies
Conduct routine audits of employee records and identify discrepancies requiring correction
Generate and distribute Dayforce reports for HR, Payroll, and management
Enter and maintain payroll-related data, including earnings, deductions, direct deposit information, and tax updates
Support payroll processing by reviewing data for completeness and accuracy
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and escalate complex issues
Prepare payroll-related documentation and employment verification letters
Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in Dayforce and vendor portals
Maintain employee eligibility records and benefit plan information
Liaise with benefits providers to resolve administrative issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of payroll & benefits experience
Experience using Dayforce HRIS/Payroll preferred
Strong data entry and data management skills with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information
Familiarity with Canadian payroll & employment legislation required
Familiarity with US payroll & employment legislation preferred
Effective communication and customer service skills