payroll and benefits specialist.

Are you a Payroll & Benefits Specialist ready for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to play a key role in their team.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end execution of full-cycle payroll and benefits administration, acting as the operational backbone of the team while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
If you are a compliance-focused numbers person who prides themselves on absolute accuracy and outstanding employee support, this opportunity is for you!

Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Annual salary range of $70,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive health and dental benefits package.

Professional Growth: Access to our internal Mentorship Program to support your career development and long-term professional goals.

Wellness Initiatives: Robust Wellness Programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Community Impact: Built-in opportunities to volunteer and participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives to give back to the community.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Payroll Execution: Manage end-to-end payroll processing in compliance with federal and provincial legislation, including complex calculations (bonuses, retro-pay, terminations) and year-end reporting (T4s, ROEs).

System & Process Management: Maintain accuracy within the HRIS/Payroll platform (UKG) for all employee lifecycle changes and support system optimization and automation initiatives.

Financial Reconciliation & Remittances: Prepare payroll journal entries, complete monthly general ledger reconciliations, and accurately remit statutory deductions (CPP, EI, EHT) and benefit invoices.

Benefits & RRSP Administration: Oversee the administration of group health benefits and retirement savings plans, including employee enrollment/termination, deduction tracking, and contribution reporting.

Support, Reporting & Compliance: Serve as the primary contact for confidential employee inquiries, generate reporting for HR and Finance leadership, and maintain audit-ready records within the document management system (iManage).

Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 5 years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably within a professional services or corporate environment.

Education: Post-secondary education or professional training in Accounting, Payroll, HR, or a related field.

Designation: Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is required.

Technical Skills: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and MS Office.

Experience with UKG (or similar major HRIS/Payroll platforms) is highly preferred.

Experience with document management systems (e.g., iManage) is an asset.

Summary
Are you a talented Payroll & Benefits Specialist 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 View email address on randstad.com

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