Summary

You will be responsible for compensation, benefits, payroll and pensions at a senior level. This individual will be responsible for advising on all aspects of the company payroll and benefits programs and administration, including designing, planning and implementing corporate policies and procedures that adhere to legal requirements. He/she is required to communicate with members of the management team on a number of issues, findings and recommendations. This role will also be in charge of updating and automating our Dayforce system and other projects.

Job Duties

• Advise and assist on interpretation and the administration of compensation, benefits payroll and pensions.
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations for compensation purposes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs that align with performance expectations.
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Develop and/or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, benefit programs, and employee awards.
• Coordinate the payroll process with other departments for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Liaise with a variety of wellness and benefit vendors to acquire and coordinate services.
• Advise on assigned payroll activities and/or program components for the purpose of ensuring effective department functioning, coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring automated fiscal systems for the purpose of analyzing, maintaining and providing information regarding assigned funds.
• Determine and correct any out of balance conditions.
• Examining automated systems outputs such as registers and standard reports.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of a variety of payroll related documents (e.g. invoices for overpayments, retirement plan transfers, payroll register, stop payments, workers' compensation cheques, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, and providing audit references.
• Reconcile account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations.
• Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Inform personnel and/or carriers and/or financial institutions regarding required documentation and/or procedures for the purpose of conveying information necessary to complete transactions.
• Compile data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. time sheets/payroll, salary adjustments, tax deposits, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with mandated requirements, and/or monitoring program components.
• Verify a variety of payroll related information (e.g. time sheets, direct deposits, wage attachments, benefits, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
• Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Communicate with a variety of internal and external parties (city/provincial/federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing of payroll deductions/garnishments.
• Respond to written and verbal inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Final approval lines will go though the HRA Manager with collaboration to the finance team.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• A degree in a field such a Payroll, or Accounting.
• PCM and CHRP designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years working experience in Payroll
• Minimum of 3+ years with Dayforce Automation
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, internal controls, and management.
• Advanced proficiency with Dayforce accounting software and payroll programs and applications.
• Knowledge of audits, income tax forms, car lease programs, health benefits programs, sick pay, retirement plans, and so on.
• Good knowledge of accounting, general/bought/sales ledger, journal entries, and bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to prepare ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel.
• A flexible team player with a proven ability to work successfully in a matrix reporting environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail required.

Work Conditions

• Interacts with management, colleagues, visitors, government agencies/personnel.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations / meetings.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.