While we welcome all applicants, please note that this job is located in Port-Hope. We will prioritize candidates who reside near or in Port-Hope.
Please note: to be considered for this role, you must have experience with Omer's Administration.
Resolution Staffing is working in partnership with our client to hire a Payroll and Benefits Administrator.
The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration of the payroll and benefits program for all employees, including Municipal Union and Non-union employees, as well as Library Board employees. This position is responsible for the end-to-end process of preparing and processing payrolls from time sheets to T4’s while interpreting and complying with government regulations, Municipal policies, and collective agreements. This position is accountable for reconciling general ledger accounts and the payment of statutory remittance and other payroll withholdings.
Duties
- Generate bi-weekly and monthly payroll by keying in or downloading employee hours, calculating adjustments, top-ups, retroactive pay, termination entitlements, garnishees, and taxable benefits within guidelines of collective agreements, non-union policies, and government regulations.
- Maintain the payroll system and standard operating procedures by updating tables and employee master files, creating new payroll codes and reports, and completing testing as necessary.
- Produce annual T4’s, OMERS Administration, and annual pension report (Form 119) by reconciling earnings and deductions, calculating service for part time employees, processing forms for enrollment throughout the year, and completing terminations and absences.
- Responsible for benefit administration and payment of benefit premiums. Reconcile monthly billings and process payments; reconcile associated general ledger accounts; update benefit system with enrollments, terminations, and changes in coverage; and interact with benefit carrier in resolving problems.
- Process remittances to Revenue Canada, WSIB, OMERS, and various unions.
- Review employees time sheets for compliance with Municipal policies and collective agreements.
- Complete year-end requirements by reconciling accounts, following up on outstanding documentation/payments or discrepancies, ensuring all information has been accurately entered/coded, preparing journal entries for finance department and auditors, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparing working papers for auditors.
- Process termination/severance payments and prepare records of employment. Maintain working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to assist in review of severance packages.
- Support continuous improvement and identify appropriate changes to policy and procedures to implement best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Finance or designate.
Qualifications
- Completion of Community College in Accounting/Payroll or National Payroll Institute - Payroll Compliance Practitioner.
- Four (4) to five (5) years’ experience in Payroll, Benefits and Pension Administration, preferably in a Municipal environment.
- Knowledge of related payroll/benefits requirements under Canada Revenue Agency, WSIB, Employer Health Tax, Employment Insurance
- Aptitude for financial calculations
- Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is a strong asset
- Knowledge of Great Plains is a strong asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $36.82-$41.41 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you within 40KM of Port-Hope
Experience:
- benefits administration: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
