Payroll and Benefit Administrator

Traka (Assa Abloy); Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Pension plan with company matching

Disability and life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training & recognition

Job summary

Dock Products Canada Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage full-cycle payroll, benefits administration, and payroll reporting across Canadian entities.

The role partners with HR, Finance, and leadership while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data integrity in all payroll activities. The successful candidate will support statutory compliance, harmonize payroll processes, and assist with year-end reporting and related inquiries.

Job description

Dock Products Canada Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator who will report directly to the Corporate Controller. This role will also work closely with the Swedish parent organization, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, providing alignment and collaboration on payroll and benefits practices. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits across the Canadian entities. As a key partner to Human Resources, Finance, and regional leadership teams, this individual will support payroll operations, statutory compliance, benefits management, and related reporting activities while maintaining strong internal controls and a high level of data integrity. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full cycle of payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and payroll-related reporting. In addition, they will identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, enhance system efficiencies, and strengthen payroll controls. Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, this individual will ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, and processed in accordance with applicable legislation, company policies, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with prevailing wage requirements; support ongoing process improvements.
• Support biweekly Canadian payroll processing, including data entry, validation, and reporting.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour legislation, tax regulations, union agreements, and company policies.
• Perform accurate calculation, deduction, and remittance of union dues in accordance with collective agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Finance with the preparation of monthly journal entries related to payroll.
• Process biweekly payroll for hourly (union and non-union) and salaried employees.
• Perform biweekly payroll reconciliations and support monthly reporting requirements.
• Support the harmonization and standardization of payroll platforms and processes across entities.
• Prepare and complete year end reporting, T4’s and T2200 etc.
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll, time and attendance, and benefits-related inquiries
• Provide timely ad hoc reports as required by senior leadership and other departments.

What You Will Need

• College degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Strong time management and prioritizing skills
• Good customer service skills
• Working knowledge of ADP but not required
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be a team player
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel
• Multi-provincial payroll experience required
• Working knowledge Canadian payroll tax and employment legislation
• Ability to deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential information

Core Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Minimal errors in time sensitive workflow
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to work as a team

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, dental, vision plans, and health spending
• Pension Plan with company matching
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling for when life happens.

Ongoing Training & Recognition

• Get up to speed quickly with our structured onboarding process.
• Access to online courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
• Learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.