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:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Payroll: 3 years (required)
Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Payroll & Benefits Coordinator