At Murphy Hospitality Group we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. We believe in extensive training and providing our people with an excellent benefits program, competitive wages, advancement and professional development opportunities. At MHG it's all about the people!
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG) has an exciting opportunity to join our world‑class People Team supporting all operations. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to be our Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This role is primarily responsible for executing payroll processes and administering employee benefits programs with accuracy and confidentiality. If you see yourself working with a fun, family‑oriented group of passionate professionals we look forward to hearing from you!
As the Payroll and Benefits Administrator, You Will :
Payroll Processing
- Prepare and process full‑cycle bi‑weekly payroll for all employees including deductions and adjustments
- Maintain payroll data and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations
- Create, maintain, reconcile and distribute payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies (e.g., Headcount, Labour Cost, Overtime, WCB and other deductions, etc.)
- Process ROE’s and execute employee offboarding from time & attendance systems (e.g., Aloha and Payworks)
- Process Year End Payroll Filing & T4s
Benefits Administration
Administer group health plan and company RRSP plan including new applications / enrolments, terminations and reportingAct as liaison between employees and benefit providers (e.g., answer employee inquiries, contact benefit providers, etc.)Ensure compliance with benefits‑related legislationCreate, maintain, reconcile and distribute benefits reports (e.g., Group deductions, RRSP, Wellness, Employee Referrals, CDCP, etc.)Onboarding & Offboarding
Use Onboarding tracker / communication to send Onboarding packages to employeesFollow up to ensure Onboarding packages are received when necessaryAnswer inquiries related to the Onboarding packages and process (e.g., Tax Forms, Work Permits)Create, develop and distribute Onboarding related reports (e.g., New Managers, Work Permit expirations)Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes related to compensation and benefitsReporting & Compliance
Support audits and ensure documentation is accurate and completeStay current with changes in payroll and benefits laws and regulationsOther duties as requiredOccasional coverage of administrative duties and front deskAssisting with HR events such as Annual Softball Tournament & Family Picnic, MHG Summer Kick-Off, MHG Annual Conference, HR Annual OffsiteWho You Are
Data Integrity – Able to enter data accurately with exceptional attention to detailCustomer Focus – Dedicated to meeting the needs of internal & external customersIntegrity & Trust – Truthful, admits mistakes and keeps confidentialityOrganized – Uses their own time and company resources effectively & efficientlyInterpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people, is tolerant of people and processes and able to act cool under pressurePriority Setting – Spends time on what is most importantProblem Solving – Can see hidden problems and takes initiative to resolveWhat You Bring
Minimum 1+ year of experience in payroll and benefits administrationA diploma or degree in a related field of study (e.g., Business Administration, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, etc.)Achieved or working towards Payroll Compliance Professional Designation (PCP)High working proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, formatting, merging data with V‑lookups, applying filters, etc.) and Microsoft365Previous working experience with Payworks software considered an asset
Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations#J-18808-Ljbffr