Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Payroll and Benefits Administrator, Temporary

We are seeking a temporary Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our Administration team. This position reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Processes hourly/salaried payroll, verifying salaries, taxes, vacation, deductions (union dues, garnishments) and other accruals.
• Benefits Administration: Enrolls employees in health/pension plans, manages changes and tracks eligibility.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensures compliance with legal requirements, prepares T4/tax statements, manages government, pension and union reporting.
• Employee Support & Communication: Acts as the primary contact for payroll/benefits questions, offering clear, confidential guidance.
• Data Accuracy & Reconciliation: Performs monthly reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• System Maintenance: Maintains and updates employee information in payroll.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Previous experience in payroll administration (2–5 years).
• Education: College diploma in accounting, human resources, or a related field.
• Certifications: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Dayforce and MS Excel.
• Soft Skills: High level of confidentiality, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service skills.

This temporary position will be two days a week to start, and then full time to cover a medical leave.