Payroll & Benefits Administrator

ComNet Networks and Security Inc. • Full-time • Ottawa, ON, CA • 2m ago

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing a company's employee compensation and benefits system. They are responsible to produce bi-weekly pay in the accurate and timely delivery of full cycle payroll services for all Quebec and Ontario employees (130+).

This includes the bi-weekly entry and processing of timesheets, electronic and paper government deduction filings, account reconciliations and annual production of T4s and related tasks.

The incumbent is responsible for the administration and implementing of the group insurance health plan and retirement savings plan with the insurer and for responding to employee inquiries regarding pay and benefits. Day-to-day duties include…

Ensure the timely production, deposit and closing of bi-weekly payroll
Data entry of payroll and benefit form processing, vacation and sick day payouts
Ensure required legislative or compensation changes are implemented accurately and on time
Produce ad hoc, end-of-cycle and monthly reports
Manage enrollments and determine employee eligibility, including modifications and terminations of employee benefit entitlements
Liaise with external insurers, financial institutions and employees electronically and in person to implement, prepare and manage compensation coverage for new and existing programs
Coordinate and conduct ad hoc benefit information audits to validate the accuracy of employee profile information in system application
Respond to benefit inquiries from employees; provide information
Provide management with statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to program coverage and administration as required
Identify system and process issues and recommend changes to streamline workflow processes and improve system data accuracy and productivity

Qualifications

We ask all applicants to clearly identify related / relevant experience pertaining to the qualifications listed below.

Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources or Business Administration (an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered)
Certified Payroll Practitioner (CPC) accreditation
Minimum 3 years' experience in a performing full cycle payroll is essential
Strong computer skills: payroll accounting and financial reporting software and database applications; (Experience using Quickbooks and other ERPs is an asset.) ; MS Office Suite
Understanding and experience with federal and provincial (Ontario & Quebec) payroll and taxation requirements and provisions; remittance and remuneration practices
In depth understanding of privacy and human rights legislation, compensation policies
Solid understanding of different benefit plans (retirement, health & dental insurance etc.) and relevant regulations

Skills and Abilities:

English essential, functional French preferred
Strong planning and organizational and time management skills; results oriented
Ability to analyze complex problems and apply logical reasoning to develop sound recommendations
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; attention to detail
Able to manage high volume processing and meeting deadlines
Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and communication skills
Sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy involving sensitive and private business matters

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