Payroll Benefits Manager

Department : Human ResourcesReports To : Director of Human ResourcesFLSA Status : This position is exempt

SUMMARYWe seek a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Benefits Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in payroll management and benefits administration, preferably in a Canadian background.

This role will oversee all aspects of payroll processing, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and manage employee benefits programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Manage and oversee payroll processing, including but not limited to salary calculations, deductions, and remittances.

2. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.

3. Stay updated on changes in payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements in Canada and ensure compliance with all applicable legislation.

4. Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, ensuring employees understand and utilize these benefits effectively.

5. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll and benefits processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions.

6. Prepare and analyze payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.7. Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits, providing timely and helpful assistance.

8. Work closely with external vendors and service providers to manage payroll and benefits-related contracts and relationships.

9. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to payroll and benefits administration.10. Participate in audits and compliance reviews related to payroll and benefits, ensuring all documentation and processes meet regulatory requirements.

The specific statements in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.

The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and / or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university; or five to eight years related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.

Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;

use their hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.