Payroll and benefits manager overseeing Canadian and U.S. payroll, benefits, compliance, and vendor relationships. Leading ADP Workforce Now implementation for approximately 500 employees.
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle payroll for approximately 500 employees across Canada and the U.S.
Process salaried, hourly, unionized, and non-union payrolls on weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly schedules
Manage relationships with benefits and retirement savings vendors to drive cost savings and enhance coverage
Administer benefits and retirement programs and ensure timely employee enrollment
Develop educational materials and campaigns to increase benefits awareness and promote cost savings
Lead annual benefits renewal processes and recommendations, including cost analysis and communications materials
Oversee year-end payroll reporting, remittances, ROEs, T4s, RL-1s, and related filings
Interpret and administer collective agreement payroll provisions, including premiums, wage increases, overtime, and union dues
Prepare payroll, labor, and benefits reports for leadership
Lead the payroll system upgrade for Canada and the U.S. to Workforce Now
Requirements
7+ years of progressive payroll experience
Extensive experience processing Canadian and U.S. payrolls
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation across Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Texas
Experience administering payroll in unionized environments
Ability to interpret collective agreements for accurate payroll processing
Experience managing employee benefits programs in Canada and the U.S., including enrollments, terminations, and extensions
Experience with ASO and fully insured benefits programs in Canada
PCP designation required
CPM designation considered an asset
5+ years of advanced expertise with ADP Workforce Now
Hands-on experience implementing ADP Workforce Now
Strong HRIS, payroll reporting, and advanced Excel skills
Ability to troubleshoot payroll system issues and lead testing activities
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Benefits
Benefits programs including ASO and fully insured benefits in Canada
Retirement savings programs
Employee benefits enrollments, terminations, and extensions
Benefits renewal process and coverage enhancement
Cost-saving initiatives for benefits and retirement programs
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