Payroll & Benefits Administrator (12-14 month contract)

Nicola Wealth; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wealth management is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for a 12-14 month contract. This hybrid role involves managing payroll processing, benefits administration, and providing support to finance teams. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to client service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll and benefits experience.
• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping accounting experience.
• Good understanding of Canadian payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for employees and advisors.
• Prepare and remit tax reports and payroll taxes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

PCP designation

Tools

Ceridian Payroll System

SAGE 300

MS Excel

Job description

We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 99% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!

Position Summary

We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to work with us on a 12-14 month contract. Are you an exceptional Payroll & Benefits Administrator who wants to play a key role in the financial operations of our firm? Are you looking for an excellent opportunity to use your creativity and ingenuity to improve systems and processes? Would you like to provide professional and insightful support to the Finance and Management Teams? If you see yourself as part of this exciting opportunity we want to talk to you about joining our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Vancouver or Toronto office.

As a Payroll & Benefits Administrator, your main responsibilities will involve :

• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of all payroll related transactions
• Processing semi-monthly payroll for both employees and / or associate advisors of the firm
• Performing monthly payroll audit and balance to the general ledger
• Finalizing and reconciling wages and statutory deductions, monthly and annually
• Preparing and remitting WorkSafe and Employer Health Tax reports, reconciling tax reports and remitting payroll taxes as required
• Preparing employee data for new hires and departing employees
• Maintaining employee and associate files to ensure information is accurate, complete and up-to-date
• Preparing year end company T4 and T4A slips
• Processing employee RRSP benefits
• Onboarding new hires : meeting with new hires to review payroll and benefits as well advising on how to use the HCM system, Ceridian Dayforce Benefits plan administration : tracking and enrolling new employees, implementing changes as required
• Benefits plan administration : enrolling new employees, terminating departed employees, tracking, and implementing changes as required
• Working with CRA and Service Canada as required
• Working with Payroll Manager and external auditors to provide accurate information and historical data for year-end audit
• Assisting the Finance Team in accounting duties as required, including assistance in the compilation of financial statements, budgets, monthly working papers and analyses
• Providing information to other stakeholders when required
• Performing special projects and other duties as assigned from time-to-time based on changing business environment and priorities
• Staying abreast of industry trends

As a Payroll & Benefits Administrator, your skills and qualifications will include :

• A minimum of 3 years of payroll and benefits experience
• A minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping accounting experience
• A good understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and regulations (taxation, employment standards, Worker’s Compensation, Employment Insurance, and benefits)
• PCP designation preferred or working towards one
• Ceridian Payroll System experience considered an asset
• Familiarity with SAGE 300 accounting software considered an asset
• Well-spoken with excellent communication and writing skills
• Discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive information
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Excellent at problem solving, and have excellent organizational skills
• Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize tasks
• Work well in a fast paced environment, are able to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to collaborate or work independently, as needed
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Adaptable in a growing and changing environment
• Legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer

Please include both cover letter and resume in your application. Thank you for your interest in this position. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. For more information about this and other roles : nicolawealth.com / careers