Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Amplifon Americas , a world leader in hearing health care, has a strong demand for diverse, authentic, creative, and versatile talent for our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist .

We are looking for someone who is forward-thinking to help us strive towards everyday excellence while focusing on customer devotion and personal impact to ensure we are acting responsibly in everything we do.

As a Senior Payroll & Benefits Analyst, you’ll play a crucial role in processing Canadian payroll and administering Canadian benefits.

This role is a key partner between our Canadian HR Business Parter and the Total Rewards team, and your ability to build meaningful relationships with the team and employees across the organization will be necessary for your success.

Key Responsibilities :

Payroll

• Processes bi-weekly payroll for Canadian employees including, verifying PTO and floating holiday hours available, reviewing and auditing time entries, transmitting and receiving payroll files.
• Sets up Canadian new hires, job / location codes, processes changes, terminations, LOA, garnishments and other miscellaneous paperwork such as direct deposits, Ts, ROEs and employee personal changes.

Follows up on missing or incomplete paperwork and forms.

• Acts as the primary contact for Canadian payroll, researches and resolves problems, and files paperwork as needed.
• Responsible for all Provincial and Federal filings / reports, including tax updates in the payroll system.
• Troubleshoots payroll system issues and looks for ways to streamline and optimize payroll processes in coordination with the Total Rewards team.
• Maintains the Canadian Payroll Work Instruction Manual and updates as necessary.
• Works closely with various auditors to ensure compliance.
• Works closely with accounting to address questions about P&L’s, account / accrual balances, general ledger, etc.

Benefits

• Responsible for bi-weekly Retirement Plan contribution process, including transmission.
• Assists with managing the RRSP program; which includes distributions, loans and enrollment processes.
• Provides daily administration of Amplifon’s Canadian benefit programs.
• Audits monthly benefit billings / invoices.
• Counsel employees on benefits programs, reviews enrollment in benefit programs, assists employees with filing claims.
• Processes Leave of Absences and Workers Compensation cases.
• In partnership with Amplifon’s benefits broker and Canada HR Director, develops, creates and distributes benefit communications, including, intranet, payroll system, mailings, mobile app and benefit guidebook.

Additional Responsibilities

• Trains new hires on payroll and benefits during new hire orientations.
• Acts as a backup for the US payroll processing and audits US bi-weekly payroll.
• High engagement with maintaining a strong culture across the organization through strong support and communication with employees that reinforces our total compensation best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• High school degree with a minimum of + years payroll and benefits experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Completion of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) required or in progress.
• Experience with Canadian multi-provincial payroll is required.
• Knowledge of FLSA, and similar US state / federal laws is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Ceridian Dayforce and Oracle is preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow HeyHR is preferred
• Proficient with MS Office software, specifically excel.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal / written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, organization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be forward thinking and able to adapt to change.

Physical / Mental Demands :

• Position requires a high degree of concentration to manage frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines.
• Frequently required to use a computer and mouse (up to hours per day)

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive benefits package, DPSP with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, in addition to other benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements to help support your work / life balance.
• Support our communities where we live and work by using our paid time off to volunteer.
• Expand your experience by taking advantage of our global mobility opportunities.

About Us

Unlock the vibrant world of sound with Amplifon. The parent company to Miracle-Ear and Amplifon Hearing Healthcare is a versatile Italian powerhouse revolutionizing hearing care solutions worldwide! With a global presence spanning countries, our team of over , passionate professionals are on a mission to help people rediscover the emotions of sound.

At Amplifon, we don't just provide hearing care solutions we advocate for the individuals behind our success. Joining our team means more than just a job;

it's an invitation to be heard, to create meaningful connections, and to form your own path to success. With an encouraging environment brimming with opportunities for development, you'll find yourself surrounded by colleagues who are not just coworkers, but supporters for your journey.

In recognition of our commitment to empowering people, we are thrilled to announce that Amplifon has been honored as a "Top Employer " across Europe, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand by the Top Employers Institute.

Join us in our quest to empower lives and be part of a team that's shaping the future of hearing care with passion and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.