Position Overview:

UniUni is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience in C&B practices in Canada, with a strong background in payroll operations and a solid understanding of tax regulations. Reporting to C&B Manager, this position will be administering payroll and benefits for Canadian entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Semi-monthly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees. Make sure current payroll changes are all reflected on payroll register. i.e. New hires, transfers, terminations, Salary changes and reimbursemnets/bonus.
• Collect, review and audit work hours submitted for payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of hours and deductions based on legislation per province of employment.
• Review new hire information in payroll system.
• Maintain employee documents, cross-check employee agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations regarding Payroll and Benefits
• Issue ROE
• Administer employee benefits programs, including group insurance, vacation time, sick days, and banked OT.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information responsibly.
• Participate in process improvement projects
• Check, investigate and resolve/escalate any payroll non-compliance cases. Constantly review of current legislation to make sure payroll is in compliance.
• Conduct monthly payroll & benefits allocation reports and quarterly WCB reports for Finance department
• Annual reconciliation of payroll and make year to date adjustments before T4 issuance.
• Report payroll and file annual reports to Worker's Compensation.
• Respond to employee and other department's inquires
• Issue Off-cycle payments to mis-reported hours or adjustments.
• Support other departments and/or managements with insightful payroll reports.
• Provide training to employees and managers with labor law regulations.
• Perform other Ad hoc duties based on demand.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle Canadian payroll and benefits administration, preferably with multi-province experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll practice and CRA legislation
• Strong proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel; Experience with ADP is an asset
• Associate's degree ( 2-year program) or equivalent; further education in finance or human resources is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, Mandarin is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• US payroll experience is an Asset
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designated or working towards one

Benefits

The hiring range for this position ranges from CAD$50,000 - CAD$70,000. Your actual level and salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

All interested applicants are requested to submit a resume. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest but only those selected for the interview process will be contacted