Benefits Specialist I

Dayforce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to manage end-to-end statutory and labour law compliance for clients in Canada. The role focuses on compliance across statutory requirements, reporting, and ensuring adherence for a diversified employee base.

Responsibilities include preparing statutory returns, maintaining compliance registers, and handling audits and inspections. You will also oversee outsourced workforce compliance and reporting, with strong emphasis on documentation

Qualifications

• Experience with statutory and labor law compliance.
• Ability to prepare and file statutory returns and maintain compliance records.
• Strong documentation, data management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory and labour laws for clients.
• Prepare and file monthly/annual statutory returns and maintain compliance registers.
• Manage internal and external audits related to payroll and compliance; oversee vendor compliance.

Skills

Statutory/labour law compliance

Regulatory reporting

Documentation & data management

Excel-based reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, law, or related field

Tools

Excel

Compliance software

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Specialist to manage end-to-end statutory and labor law compliance for our customers. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in statutory compliance, and labor law adherence for a diversified employee base (permanent, contractual, interns, and sales staff).

Key Responsibilities:

Statutory & Labour Law Compliance

• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, LWF laws – including reports, challans, returns, and remittances.
• Prepare and file monthly and annual statutory returns (e.g., Bonus Act, Gratuity, POSH, NFH, Maternity Act, Equal Remuneration Act, etc.).
• Monitor and validate monthly minimum wages in line with state regulations.
• Maintain compliance registers for S&E Act and prepare for audits.

Managing Audit & Inspection

• Handle internal and external audits related to payroll and compliance.
• Represent the organization during labor inspections and ensure timely closure of notices.
• Maintain monthly/annual compliance trackers and registers.

• Oversee vendor compliance for outsourced workforce and staffing vendors.
• Ensure CLRA and S&E license registration, renewal, and surrender processes are adhered to.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of statutory/labor law compliance (PAN India).
• Familiarity with PF, ESI, PT, LWF regulations and processes.
• Excellent documentation, data management, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle Excel-based reporting/compliance software/tools.
• Good Team Player with leadership qualities will be an added advantage.