Payroll & Benefits Specialist

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Toronto is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has experience with Canadian payroll and tools like SAP SuccessFactors. Responsibilities include managing payroll transactions, generating reports, and assisting with discrepancies. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching program

Discount program for various services

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience processing Canadian payroll; USA payroll is an asset.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Strong knowledge of government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately.
• Generate and distribute payroll hours reports for verification.
• Assist in the resolution of pay discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

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Summary

Reporting to Finance, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company’s payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information; participate in daily data entry payroll processing.

What FGF Offers

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• 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

• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.

• Generates, sorts, and distributes payroll hours reports for verification and adjustment by operations.

• Reviews hours, reports, prepares discrepancy reports, and follow-ups.

• 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, acting as a point of contact internally to resolve payroll inquiries.

• Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.

• Understand proper withholding tax on different types of payments.

• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.

• Enter referrals paid/monitors referrals weekly and inform agencies of referrals to be paid.

• Record agency invoices in the SAP SE.

• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Post-secondary education in a related field, Payroll Administration preferred.

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or ADP payroll systems is an asset.

• A minimum of 2-3 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 with organizational and prioritizing skills.

• Advanced Excel required, with excellent computer skills.

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation obtained or in-progress is strongly preferred.

Notes

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

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.