Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Newmarket, ON
Lock Search Group is currently working with a top leader in home improvement products and we’re looking for a skilled Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our client’s team. This position is a hybrid working model, with two days a week in the office, and flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week. So being a commutable distance to Newmarket Ontario will be a must.
The incumbent Payroll & Benefits Specialist will process payroll payments for Canadian divisions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Administer benefits and manage documentation for pension plans, leaves, and medical insurance, while overseeing the Group Benefit and Group Retirement Plan. Prepare and reconcile end-of-period reports, ensuring legal compliance, and manage payroll transactions throughout the associate lifecycle. Maintain accurate payroll records, address discrepancies promptly, generate monthly and year-end reports, and actively participate in HRIS (Workday) and process improvement projects. Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and perform other assigned duties as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll payments for the Canadian divisions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Administer benefits and manage related documentation for pension plans, leaves, and medical insurance
- Oversee the Group Benefit and Group Retirement Plan
- Prepare and reconcile end-of-period reports and ensure legal compliance
- Manage payroll transactions throughout the associate lifecycle
- Maintain accuracy in payroll records and promptly address inquiries and discrepancies
- Generate and process monthly reports and year-end reporting
- Participate in HRIS (Workday) and process improvement projects
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Perform other assigned duties
Requirements:
- 3+ years of payroll administration experience for salaried and hourly associates
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll and tax laws, focusing on Ontario and Quebec
- Proficient in HRIS, with Workday experience is a requirement
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Active member of the Canadian Payroll Association; CPM or PCP designation is considered a plus
- Experience managing multi-provincial payroll and benefits
- Detail-oriented with effective problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and achieve set goals
Our client offers competitive salary packages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment where you can grow and develop your skills.
Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.
Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals.