Overview
The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator ensures accurate and timely payroll and benefits processing, crucial for employee satisfaction and legal compliance. Their role fosters trust within the organization by guaranteeing that salaries and benefits are correctly calculated and distributed on time. This expertise minimizes compliance risks and financial discrepancies. This employee has a high degree of expertise on payroll matters and is confidential and professional in dealing with the critical information on a daily basis.
Ultimately, the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator enhances workplace culture and employee morale, contributing to retention and overall organizational success.
Location: In office
Hours/Shift/Environment: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (lunch break and 2 short breaks)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using our internal programs
- Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
- Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
- Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, employment and medical insurance
- Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
- Provide expertise on payroll legislation and benefit plan administration
- Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
- May be responsible for the development or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes
Experience
- 3-5 years of payroll experience
- experience in administration in the transportaiton industry is an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent knowledge in MS Office and company/customer systems
- Strong technology skills
- Superb data entry skills
- Experience with payroll legislation
- PCP designation is an asset – ideally the employee will work towards this designation (3 payroll and one accounting course)
Soft skills:
- Highly organized using different resources for time management
- Great at independent problem solving
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work with confidential information and protect it as such
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Professional and respectful relationship with employees
- High degree of prioritization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self motivated, able to work independently or team environment when required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,800.00-$66,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (required)
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
