Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Impala Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Toronto is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Analyst responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, managing employee information, and compliance with various regulations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of payroll experience, certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner, and adept skills in payroll systems such as Avanti. The position offers a competitive remuneration package including base salary and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health & medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related payroll experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of group benefits is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll services for accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Process payrolls for Corporate employees and company Directors.
• Ensure confidentiality of payroll information.

Skills

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Tools

Avanti

4site

Excel software

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, the Payroll & Benefits Analyst is responsible for assisting the Payroll & Benefits department with concise and timely completion of bi-weekly and semi-monthly employee payrolls while providing daily direction to Payroll & Benefits Administrator, , as well as the completion of all government remittances, payroll and benefits related G / L account reconciliations, and payroll bank account reconciliations.

Work is normally performed in an office setting, with regular trips to the LDI Mine Site.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll services to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across all scheduled and off-cycle payrolls, while following current legislation and collective agreement
• Process and ensure accuracy of special payments, manual cheques and regular remittances
• Process payrolls for Corporate employees and company Directors, as well as special payrolls for stock options
• Design and generate reports and queries related to payroll and benefits on an ad hoc basis as required by supervisors / management
• Responsible for processing and ensuring the accuracy of year-end balancing of annual T4 / T4A summaries and slips, WSIB and Employer Health Tax.
• Entering, editing and maintaining employee information in the Avanti Human Resources / Payroll Information Management System
• Review payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Liaise with Human Resources to ensure that new hire and employee information is received and updated on time, including salary changes, employee transfers, leave of absences, terminations, etc.
• Responsible for system administration of Avanti, including Employee Self Service (ESS)
• Ensure accurate processing of monthly, quarterly and year end filings for source deductions, WSIB and Employer Health Tax.
• Responsible for employee correspondence regarding the various company benefit plans.
• Maintain payroll information, files and records and ensure that file information is completed and up to date
• Ensure confidentiality of payroll information
• Review expense forms and Mastercard reconciliations for accuracy and taxable benefit information
• Communicate and resolve any employee concerns and / or questions regarding payroll
• Other duties and responsibilities, as requested.
• Compliance to Impala Canada safety, health and environmental policies and systems. Assure adherence to the highest standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for myself and my team

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related payroll experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) through the Canadian Payroll Association
• Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset.
• Knowledge of group benefits is an asset.
• Experience using payroll and scheduling systems, preferably Avanti and 4site.
• Work well under pressure
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Effective organizational skills,
• Expertise at managing multiple projects or activities
• Advanced skills in Avanti, 4site and Excel software.
• Active listening and leadership skills. .
• Ability to work independently in a consistently changing environment
• Strong and effective communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to motivate and foster an environment of teamwork

What's in it for You

The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, and retirement savings plan.