Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Contract

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision? We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join a premier organization in Winnipeg. This contract position is a vital part of our client’s finance & accounting team, ensuring that every employee is paid accurately and on time while managing comprehensive benefits programs.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the human resources aspect of explaining the organizations regulations for payroll and benefits. They will also be responsible for the full-cycle payroll process, navigating the intricacies of finance & accounting to maintain compliance with provincial and federal regulations. Whether you are managing RRSP contributions or reconciling payroll accounts, your contribution as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be essential to the organization's operational success.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you!


Advantages
- Competitive compensation package for the Winnipeg Market
- Experience working in a professional finance & accounting and HR environment
- Join a well-respected and leading company within the vibrant retail sector.
- Become part of a supportive and collaborative in office environment
- Access to opportunities for continuous learning and professional development to advance your career in human resources and payroll.


Responsibilities
- Processing bi-weekly salaried and hourly full-cycle payroll for all employees in an accurate and timely manner.
- Administer and maintain employee benefits programs, including extended health, dental, and retirement savings plans.
- Calculating, verifying, and processing statutory deductions, garnishments, and remittances to CRA, WCB, and other government agencies.
- Process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and taxable benefits with a high degree of accuracy.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and leave management.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for all employee questions regarding payroll, compensation, and benefits, providing clear and helpful responses.
- Manage the year-end process, including the preparation and filing of T4s and other required statutory returns.

Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in accounting
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and high-volume data entry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office application and payroll software (ADP, QuickBooks, Payworks or similar)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll discrepancies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly to employees.



Summary
All information and resumes received will be treated with strict confidentiality!

Ways to apply:

•Apply directly on this site
•Go to our website at www.randstad.ca, create a profile, and apply directly.
•Email your resume to jasmine.tabafunda@randstad.ca and include the title of the position in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.