Payroll & Benefits Representative

We’re looking for a detail oriented and highly organized Payroll & Benefits Representative to join the GWLRA HR team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, responsibilities include adhering to strict deadlines, attention to detail and accuracy, and knowledge of the Employment Standards Regulations and Legislation in multiple provinces across Canada.

We are looking for someone who understands basic payroll concepts, benefit and pension principles who can assist with department projects and who can thrive and adapt in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process payroll transactions for employees across multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely payment.
• Maintain and update employee files, including attendance, leave, and overtime records, to accurately calculate pay and benefit entitlements.
• Ensure accurate tracking and payment of statutory remittances and other government reporting requirements, such as ROEs (Records of Employment).
• Remit garnishment payments to third parties including, but not limited to, Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Quebec, and Family Responsibility Office.
• Prepare and update various payroll-related reports for finance department.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and leaders in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle inquiries from external sources such as Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Quebec, and Service Canada.
• Liaise with employees on leave of absence on benefit premiums and updates to benefit coverage.
• Handle year end processes, reconciliation of source deductions and updates to employee files.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or a minimum 2 years’ experience working in a payroll environment required. 
• Excellent communication skills – customer service oriented and a team player.   
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
• Well-developed time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Efficient with Excel, have data processing skills and can effectively deal with confidential information.
• Preference will be given to candidates with their Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or currently enrolled and working towards it.
• Experience with Dayforce would be an asset.