Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Elby Professional Recruitment; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

RRSP match

3 weeks vacation

Payroll improvements impact

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join a standalone payroll role supporting employees across Canada and the United States. You will own full-cycle payroll, benefits administration, and payroll system maintenance, with Dayforce expertise driving accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will excel at resolving complex payroll challenges, managing reconciliations, year-end activities, and reporting, while providing trusted service to

Qualifications

• Strong Dayforce experience is required.
• 3+ years of payroll processing in a complex environment.
• Advanced Excel skills for payroll analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. groups.
• Administer employee benefits and pension programs.
• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable legislation and policies.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and audit data; investigate discrepancies.
• Support year-end payroll activities, reporting, and government remittances.
• Maintain employee payroll records and documentation.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep data accurate in systems.

Skills

Dayforce expertise

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their team in a standalone payroll role supporting employees across Canada and the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex payroll challenges, and serving as a trusted resource for employees and leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, reporting, and payroll system maintenance. The organization is looking for someone with strong Dayforce expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to navigate a complex payroll environment with confidence and professionalism.

WHAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TO OFFER:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, vision, orthodontics, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• RRSP matching program of up to 5%, to a maximum employer contribution of $5,000 annually.
• Three weeks' vacation.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving payroll processes and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for multiple Canadian and U.S. payroll groups.
• Administer employee benefits, pension programs, employee leaves, and payroll-related changes.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, audit payroll data, and investigate discrepancies.
• Support year-end payroll activities, reporting requirements, and government remittances.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure accurate documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to support payroll analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and support ongoing process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll, benefits, and employee data are maintained accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong recent experience working with Dayforce is required.
• 3+ years of experience processing payroll within a complex, multi-payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and best practices.
• Benefits administration experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform data analysis, auditing, and reconciliations.
• Strong financial acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting U.S. payroll is considered a strong asset.
• PCP designation is considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation practices.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that AI-enabled tools may be used as part of the recruitment process to support efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. #IND1