Payroll Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

North Wellington Region, Ontario

Why Consider This Opportunity?

If you're someone who enjoys payroll, takes pride in accuracy, and genuinely cares about supporting employees, this is an opportunity to join a growing organization where your work will be valued and visible.

This is not a highly siloed payroll position. You'll support a dynamic, multi-entity operation of approximately 450 employees, giving you exposure to a level of complexity and variety that many payroll roles simply don't offer.

You'll join an organization that continues to invest in its people, systems, and future growth while maintaining a strong family-oriented culture and sense of community. The leadership team is focused on building for the future, improving processes, and creating an environment where employees can build long-term careers.

You'll also be part of a collaborative team environment where there is support, knowledge sharing, and backup available, allowing you to take time away and maintain balance while still owning an important function within the business.

The Opportunity

As Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate administration of weekly payroll, benefits, and related employee programs. This role combines payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll play a key role in ensuring employees are supported, payroll is delivered accurately, and processes continue to evolve alongside a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll using ADP for approximately 450 employees

• Administer employee benefits and group RRSP programs

•Complete benefit and WSIB reconciliations

• Respond to employee and management inquiries related to payroll and benefits

• Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting

• Maintain payroll records and employee files

• Support onboarding, offboarding, wage changes, reporting, and related administration

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience

• PCP designation or working toward designation preferred

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

• Experience administering employee benefits programs

• Knowledge of ADP or similar payroll systems

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time management skills

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills