Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Combinedmetal; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee the full-cycle payroll process and benefits administration. This pivotal role ensures accurate payroll processing, compliance with tax regulations, and effective financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll and benefits, a strong understanding of tax compliance, and proficiency in HRIS systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and offers a supportive workplace culture, where your contributions will help shape a high-performing team. If you have a passion for payroll and are detail-oriented, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing and benefits administration experience required.
• Intermediate Excel skills needed for managing payroll data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll process ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Address payroll-related inquiries and maintain employee benefits.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Benefits Administration

Tax Compliance

Excel

Accounting Principles

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification

Tools

HRIS/payroll systems

Job description

8470 Keele St, Vaughan, ON L4K 2S1, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

Here’s what we do…

Combined Metal Industries (CMI for short!) sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America and ensure they do not end up in a landfill or go to waste. Our recycling stream ensures that all the ferrous and non-ferrous metals that enter our yards will create something new again!

Job Summary

Based in the North GTA, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist will manage the full-cycle payroll process and benefits administration. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll, compliance with tax regulations, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing & Compliance:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure income tax compliance, including deductions, remittances, and year-end reporting.
• Process T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), and WSIB & EI submissions.
• Manage garnishments, wage deductions, and statutory compliance reporting.
• Ensure accurate tracking of hours worked, overtime, and leave balances.
• Audit and reconcile payroll records to detect and resolve discrepancies.

Payroll & Benefits Support:

• Maintain and update employee benefits enrollment and changes.
• Address payroll-related employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Process termination pay, severance, and outstanding vacation balances.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and upload data to the accounting system.
• Manage RRSP contributions, general ledger (GL) entries, and accruals.
• Support quarterly and annual audits with payroll and benefits documentation.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll processing and benefits administration experience.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or related field. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification preferred.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Understanding of accounting principles, monthly accruals, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Detail-oriented, problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills to support a high performing team culture.

We look forward to hearing from everyone but please note that due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

8470 Keele St, Vaughan, ON L4K 2S1, Canada