Payroll and Benefits Specialist/Manager – ADP WFN

Quantum Management Services Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Management Services Ltd. is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist/Manager for a permanent role in Toronto. This position involves full-cycle payroll management for over 600 employees, ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing exceptional service to internal clients. The ideal candidate will have several years of payroll experience and appropriate certifications, mastering tools like ADP Workforce Now and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of full cycle payroll experience, including year-end functions.
• PCP/CPM certification and designation required.
• Experience with ADP WFN or similar payroll applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for 600+ employees across Canada.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

PCP/CPM certification

5 to 7 years of full cycle payroll experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll and Benefits Specialist/Manager – ADP WFN

Payroll and Benefits Specialist/Manager – ADP WFN

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Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist/Manager – ADP WFN

Location: Toronto (3 days in office)

Job Type: Permanent

Quantum currently has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Cycle Payroll and Benefits Administration Specialist/Manager for a great client located in Toronto. This is a stand alone role and will be responsible for managing a payroll register consisting of 600+ salaried and hourly employees located across Canada, including Quebec.

Position Summary:

- Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly payroll in compliance with internal and external controls and industry best practices

- Analysis and preparation of remittances including WCB, EHT/QHIP, payroll taxes, RPP, RRSP, provincial medical, etc.

- Prepare payroll and benefits journal entries and analysis of all payroll-related general ledger accounts (i.e. payroll bank account and payroll accrual accounts)

- Month, quarter and year end reporting and reconciliations for various agencies (WSIB, CRA, CNESST)

- Responsible for issuing all required forms including T4, and Relevés 1

- Responsible for all payroll-related information maintenance in ADP Workforce Now

- Respond to government agency requests for information on a timely basis

- Respond to employee/management requests for information on a timely basis

- Develop and deliver training for timekeepers at the sites

- Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and provincial laws, regulations and reporting requirements relating to salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, provincial health plans and workers compensation

- Collaborate on the development and utilization of HRIS and payroll software to streamline HR/payroll processes and reporting

- Respond to requests from external consultants (including annual audit, controls testing and pension review)

- Prepare, monitor and report on General and Administrative headcount budget

- Participate in the execution of the annual pay increase program

- Assist with notification of approved grants and payment of vested awards

- Prepare & execute payment of Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

- Review and analysis of all benefit costs for annual budgeting and premium changes

- Liaise with pension recordkeeper (Manulife Financial) to ensure accurate & timely transmission/receipt of retirement savings contributions

- Assist with pension and key control audits

- Respond to employee/management requests for information on a timely basis

- Execute other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skills:

- Minimum 5 to 7 years of full cycle payroll experience, including year-end functions

- PCP/CPM certification and designation

- Multi-provincial Canadian including Quebec payroll experience – preferred

- Exposure to working in a Stand-Alone payroll capacity

- Ability to maintain confidential information and deal with people sensitively and professionally at all times

- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management and organizational skills

- Computer literacy especially with Excel – pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

- Good interpersonal skills, proactivity and ability to work in a team environment

- Experience working with ADP WFN or other ADP payroll applications

- Ability to work independently with little supervision

- Collaborative, team player, and ability to act as SME in guiding payroll process changes and implement continuous improvement initiatives

To apply, please send your resume in MS Word format to Vanessa Tran at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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