Payroll and Benefit Administrator - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description

Job DescriptionTHE OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for a Payroll and Benefit Administrator to join the People and Culture team. This is an exciting role for someone who has a passion and experience with payroll and benefits, and also wants to be part of a dynamic and evolving industry that keeps things interesting! You must be agile, able to adjust to change, and be ready to join a proactive team that is dedicated to providing the optimal employee experience. The role is a hybrid opportunity with a downtown office location, but remote options are available.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPayroll

• Processes weeklyamp; bi-weekly divisional payrolls inclusive of entering payroll data into the payroll system, run payroll calculations, processing commissions and incentives, and balancing payroll taxes and other payments each pay period
• Run pay period and error reports from the time and attendance management system, correct any discrepancies by communicating and verifying with managers, and reconcile with pay data from payroll system
• Support payroll tax remittances
• Year end process including processing T4s, T4As, T2200s, EHT annual return, WSIB annual reconciliation, Worksafe BC, WBC AB,
• Issue ROEs after pay period closed or as needed
• Check payroll related emails, verify the information and process accordingly
• Ensure accuracy of data provided, and following up with business units where necessary.
• Respond to day to day general inquiries, build relationships with employees, managers and external vendors.
• Continually opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for audit purposes.

Benefits and Pension

• Manage the day-to-day operations for multiple group benefits programs and Company Pension plan
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer (vendors/employees/retirees) inquiries regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, enrollment, pension in order to resolve customer issues and improve service delivery
• Prepare, reconcile, and complete monthly benefit and pension reconciliations, payroll reconciliation and vendor reporting payment
• Work with Company Pension Plan provider to oversee processes, validate contribution data and retirement information and all procedures related to enrollments, leave administration, severance, retirements and terminations of members
• Coordinate Pension Purchases and Transfers with pension provider
• Calculate Taxable Benefits for Retirees at year end for T4A’s
• Leave administration, benefit continuation forms and collection of benefit premiums for members on leave
• Maintain accurate records in the HRIS and benefits administration system
• Audit and ensure benefits and pension is administered in accordance with plan documents, company policies, and legal requirements.
• Participate in planning and implementing annual benefit premium renewal and ensure all premium changes are communicated to employees and updated in the HRIS system
• Assist with the planning and execution of the retiree annual enrollment process, including system updates, communication materials, and employee and vendor support
• Assist with Digital Benefit campaigns with insurance providers as needed
• Send weekly benefit interface files and/or manual change management via plan sponsor site for small plans.
• Attend regular meetings with benefit and pension providers to monitor effectiveness of programs and identify potential risks
• Open short term and/or long term medical claims with third party provided, and coordinate the claims with HR Managers and Managers
• Reporting as needed
• Support and be back up for HRIS Manager