3 Step Recruitment is currently assisting a Markham, ON based automotive parts distributor in the search for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This is an open-ended contract position, projecting to be at least 3 months long.
The Payroll & Benefits Administrator, reporting to the Manager, HRA, will be responsible for processing all payroll, HRIS, and benefits-related activities. This role requires a high attention to detail and exemplary initiative to capture data, analyze findings, and report to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
Key Accountabilities:
- Administer the monthly and bi-weekly payroll process, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of documents.
- Prepare payroll summaries, remittances, and other relevant reports promptly.
- Collaborate with the finance team to balance payroll accounts to the general ledger.
- Administer the company’s health, dental, and RRSP plans.
- Maintain records for RRSP enrollments and liaise with service providers regarding benefits and RRSP programs.
- Handle employee inquiries regarding payroll, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc., and assist employees in completing paperwork.
- Administer the company's short-term disability program and coordinate return to work.
- Assist the Manager, HRA, in compensation-related projects and assignments.
- Prepare and deliver ad hoc and standard HR reports, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality within assigned deadlines.
- Provide relevant and timely reports and data analysis.
- Track and maintain current headcount information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Competencies:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in HR/payroll/data analysis.
- 2 years of experience using Ceridian Dayforce.
- Degree in Payroll/HR or related discipline.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with others at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent MS Office skills (particularly Excel).
- Ability to deal with people sensitively, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
- Ability to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
- Ability to research, compile, and analyze data/information.