Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Job Description :

Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, the Payroll & Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting the Payroll & Benefits department with concise and timely completion of bi-weekly and semi-monthly employee payrolls while providing daily direction to Payroll & Benefits Administrator, , as well as the completion of all government remittances, payroll and benefits related G / L account reconciliations, and payroll bank account reconciliations.

Work is normally performed in an office setting, with regular trips to the LDI Mine Site.

Responsibilities :

Lead payroll services to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across all scheduled and off-cycle payrolls, while following current legislation and collective agreement

Process and ensure accuracy of special payments, manual cheques and regular remittances

Process payrolls for Corporate employees and company Directors, as well as special payrolls for stock options

Design and generate reports and queries related to payroll and benefits on an ad hoc basis as required by supervisors / management

Responsible for processing and ensuring the accuracy of year-end balancing of annual T4 / T4A summaries and slips, WSIB and Employer Health Tax.

Entering, editing and maintaining employee information in the Avanti Human Resources / Payroll Information Management System

Review payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports

Liaise with Human Resources to ensure that new hire and employee information is received and updated on time, including salary changes, employee transfers, leave of absences, terminations, etc.

Responsible for system administration of Avanti, including Employee Self Service (ESS)

Ensure accurate processing of monthly, quarterly and year end filings for source deductions, WSIB and Employer Health Tax.

Responsible for employee correspondence regarding the various company benefit plans.

Maintain payroll information, files and records and ensure that file information is completed and up to date

Ensure confidentiality of payroll information

Review expense forms and Mastercard reconciliations for accuracy and taxable benefit information

Communicate and resolve any employee concerns and / or questions regarding payroll

Other duties and responsibilities, as requested.

Compliance to Impala Canada safety, health and environmental policies and systems. Assure adherence to the highest standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for myself and my team

Qualifications :

3-5 years of related payroll experience.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) through the Canadian Payroll Association

Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset.

Knowledge of group benefits is an asset.

Experience using payroll and scheduling systems, preferably Avanti and 4site.

Work well under pressure

High attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and written skills

Effective organizational skills,

Expertise at managing multiple projects or activities

Advanced skills in Avanti, 4site and Excel software.

Active listening and leadership skills. .

Ability to work independently in a consistently changing environment

Strong and effective communication and problem solving skills

Ability to motivate and foster an environment of teamwork

What's in it for You :

The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, and retirement savings plan.