Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

FGF Brands; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to manage hourly payroll processing and benefit administration in a hybrid Toronto-area role. You will ensure accurate data entry, generate payroll reports, and support year-end processing in collaboration with operations and finance.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary education, 1–2 years Canadian payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a working knowledge of payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field is required.
• 1–2 years of Canadian payroll experience is expected.
• Experience with SAP payroll systems is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and time/attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer team member benefits programs (health, dental, life, disability, group retirement).
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Pull and verify payroll hours reports for operations and management.
• Prepare reports for leaders to track pay and reconcile discrepancies.
• Handle year-end reporting and payroll-related issues as needed.
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reports as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

SAP payroll

Job description

Summary

Reporting to Team Lead, the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator will ensure accurate processing and recording of company’s Hourly payroll and back up where required; provide timely and accurate financial information; participate in daily data entry Payroll processing.

What FGF Offers

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer team member benefits programs, including health, dental, life, disability, and group retirement plans
• Maintain accurate and confidential team member benefits records in carrier platforms
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Pulls reports, sorts, and distributes payroll hours reports for verification and adjustment by operations
• Reviews hours reports, prepares discrepancy reports, and follows up
• Verifies that all hours and other data have been accurately input and downloads the information for payroll processing on a weekly basis.
• Prepares a variety of reports for team leaders and managers to aid in the tracking of and verification of pay.
• Assists in the resolution of pay discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper withholding tax on different types of payments
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Enter referrals paid/monitors referrals weekly and inform agencies of referrals to be paid
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues

Required Experience

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Experience with SAP payroll systems is an asset
• 1-2 years of experience processing Canadian payroll; USA payroll is an asset
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Working knowledge of Time and Attendance systems
• Strong knowledge of government regulations
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Excellent decision-making; problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail; strong organizational; multi-tasking; and prioritizing skills
• Advanced Excel, excellent computer skills
• National Payroll Institute designation is preferred or in progress

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Disclaimer

The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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