Company & Brand Overview:

Our Story

At Service Inspired Restaurants we take great pride in our diverse portfolio of restaurants and believe a brave, bold and results-driven culture inspires and creates new opportunities for everyone. Our values and promises are not simply a dream, vision, or mission, but a way of life for every person that becomes or wants to become a member of our team.

Our goal is to be the first choice of our guests, team members, supplier partners, communities and investors by living our values and promises in everything we do. These values and promises describe how we conduct business, achieve our goal, and live our passion.

Our Brands

Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill®
SCADDABUSH Italian Kitchen & Bar®
Reds® Wine Tavern
The Loose Moose® and The Antler Room
Duke's Refresher® + Bar
Abbey’s Bake House Muskoka

Be A Part of Our Story
Your potential is limitless and here’s our investment in you:

Competitive Pay
Extended Health & Dental Benefits
Accelerated Leadership Program
Career Development and Mentorship
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Team Member Meal Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Dining Discounts at all Locations
RSP Matching

Duties & Responsibilities:

As our Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for the following:

Payroll Administration:
- Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Manage payroll adjustments, vacation, sick leave, overtime, and bonus calculations.
- Ensure all payroll data is accurately entered into the payroll system and verify the accuracy of pay for employees.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and discrepancies.
- Prepare and submit government remittances, including income tax, EI, CPP, and other statutory deductions.

Benefits Administration:
- Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, claims, and inquiries.
- Maintain accurate records of employee benefits and ensure timely communication of updates to employees.
- Work with insurance providers and third-party administrators to resolve benefit issues.

Record-Keeping and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Generate and analyze payroll and benefits reports for management as needed.
- Prepare year-end reports (T4, T4A, etc.) and assist with year-end payroll reconciliation.

Compliance and Audits:
- Stay up-to-date with relevant payroll, tax, and benefits legislation to ensure compliance, including payroll regulations in all provinces where SIR Corp. operates.
- Participate in audits (internal and external) to verify payroll and benefits compliance

Other HR Administration Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring proper payroll setup and benefits enrollment.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, HR, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
Proficient in payroll software (ADP WFN an asset) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits legislation across Canada, including provincial-specific payroll requirements (e.g., Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec).
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Certification in payroll administration (e.g., PCP) is preferred.
Possess five values that define our people:

Enhancing the dignity, comfort and well-being of Our People
Being forthright, truthful and transparent with Our People
Working to always improve the experience of Our People
Bringing the spirit of laughter, celebration, sharing and joy to Our People
Acting with conviction in the balanced interest of Our People

Service Inspired Restaurants® is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

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