Company Overview:
Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.
Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.
At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.
Integrity, Family, Quality, Innovation, Local are the pillars that form our Made Better promise.
Overview:
As a member of the payroll team, you will be responsible for processing various weekly and biweekly payrolls for plants and offices across Canada and the US. In this high-volume environment your ability to prioritize and meet deadlines is complemented with your high attention to detail. Your interpersonal and communication skills provide for a positive team environment. The employee, in consultation with their manager, will determine the appropriate work environment. For some that may mean primarily working from home, for others, working primarily from the office or some combination in between.
Key Ingredients:
- Process payroll for over 1,500 employees (union and non-union)
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Upload / enter data and verify using audit reports
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Update and maintain pay information received from Human Resources
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Update and maintain features within the Payroll System
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Investigate and respond to pay queries from managers and staff
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Generate regular, year-end and ad hoc reports
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Assist with: account reconciliations, garnishments, ROE’s
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Other duties as assigned
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Recipe for Success:
- 2 - 5 years’ experience in payroll processing
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Knowledge of Canadian / US Labour standards an asset
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Experience in a unionized, multi-facility environment
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Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills
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Bilingual in French and English would be an asset
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Experience in Ceridian Dayforce or equivalent HRIS system
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Proficient in Excel
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PCP / Payroll Administrator Certificate or equivalent work experience
Additional Information:
Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.
At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.
We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.