Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Canadian Executive Search Group Inc. • Full-time • Windsor, ON, CA • 3m ago

AWS/CES is looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Location: In-office Windsor ON
Salary: $70,000 - $72,000

Overview:

We are urgently seeking a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:
- Manage payroll for a unionized workforce of approximately 400 employees, followed by salary payroll for just under 100 employees.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll using Dayforce by Ceridian.
Benefits Administration:
- Administer employee benefits using Sun Life for health benefits and Canada Life for pension plans.
- Handle enrollment, changes, and terminations in benefits programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Financial Reporting:
- Manage union dues, government remittances, and journal entries as part of the payroll process.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure seamless integration of payroll data into financial systems.
Compliance & Record-Keeping:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws related to payroll and benefits.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all payroll and benefits transactions.

Qualifications:

Experience:
- Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally within a unionized environment.
- Strong understanding of financial aspects related to payroll, including union dues, government remittances, and journal entries.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Dayforce by Ceridian for payroll processing.
- Experience with benefits administration using Sun Life and Canada Life is a plus.
Attention to Detail:
- Ability to manage complex payroll processes with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.