Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Oetker Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage the full cycle payroll and benefits functions. This role requires strong knowledge of compliance and payroll processing, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a professional payroll designation and experience with ADP WorkforceNow. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the future of the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits processing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legislative compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle payroll for all positions.
• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees.
• Respond to payroll and benefit-related inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Professional payroll designation

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Human Resources | London | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for performing the full cycle, end-to-end payroll and benefits functions for Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. This position will be fully responsible for accurate and timely processing of all Canadian payroll and benefits activities.

Your Future:

• Independently manage full cycle, end-to-end payrolls for all positions in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees within various pay cycles.
• Onboard, offboard, and maintain current employee data within the ADP WFN system.
• Manage pension and benefit accounts, including registrations, updates, deductions, contributions, reconciliations, and filing of third-party contributions and premiums.
• Prepare and post journal entries into the general ledger via SAP.
• Reconcile payroll deduction and contribution accounts within the general ledger.
• Partner with the Payroll & Benefits Manager and the People & Culture Team to support projects, efficiency initiatives, compliance, and reporting.
• Respond to payroll and benefit-related inquiries.

Your Strengths:

• Professional payroll designation, with PCP preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ADP WorkforceNow preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of legislative compliance.
• Experience with payroll processing and policy compliance in a unionized environment.
• Some SAP experience.
• Good systems acumen.
• Excellent communicator, aware of appropriate internal and external interactions.
• Accounting experience (accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations) preferred.
• Team-oriented with personal accountability.
• 5+ years of payroll and benefits processing experience preferred.
• Ability to handle large volumes with attention to detail within strict timelines.
• Awareness of compliance with policies and legislative requirements.
• Problem-solving skills with initiative to correct issues.
• Ability to work independently and utilize available resources effectively.

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