Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to elevate your career with a global leader in sustainable solutions? We are currently seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join a dynamic team dedicated to environmental stewardship and operational excellence. This Payroll and Benefits Coordinator position is a critical role within the finance & accounting department, responsible for ensuring the heartbeat of the organization - its people are supported through accurate pay and comprehensive total rewards.


Advantages
• Competitive salary range of CA $60,000 - $75,000 per annum based on experience.
• Comprehensive Life Insurance, Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan tailored to your needs.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan to support your long-term financial goals.
• Educational Assistance Programs and Scholarship Programs for continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in sustainability and green energy.

Responsibilities
• Prepare, process, and reconcile full‑cycle bi‑weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple jurisdictions within the finance & accounting framework.
• Administer payroll‑related changes including new hires, terminations, earnings, deductions, and benefits enrolments within HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and identify discrepancies, collaborating with vendors and finance & accounting partners to resolve issues.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute recurring and ad‑hoc payroll and benefits reports to support audits and management decision-making.
• Support year‑end payroll activities, including complex reconciliations, adjustments, and the preparation of T4 statements.
• Manage the Canadian benefits program, including new hire enrolment, employee changes, and life event updates.
• Coordinate benefit premium deductions and employer contributions to ensure accurate costing within the finance & accounting ledgers.
• Administer pension plan contributions and reconciliations in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Support the administration of short‑term and long‑term disability programs in coordination with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile benefit provider invoices, investigate variances, and submit documentation for payment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll, pension, and benefits, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Maintain all employee records and payroll systems to ensure total data accuracy, completeness, and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Payroll, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle payroll processing.
• Experience processing multi-provincial payroll, including exposure to unionized environments, is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Oracle HCM, ADP GlobalView, and/or Kronos Workforce Ready is considered an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation completed or actively in progress.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex data sets and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

Summary
Are you an experience payroll and benefits individual ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity? If this sounds like you, let's talk! Apply directly or send your resume to ashish.tharoor@randstad.ca

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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.

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