Payroll & Benefits Specialist

BMW Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

BMW & MINI employee lease program

Family owned environment

Job summary

BMW Toronto and MINI Toronto are seeking a skilled Payroll and Benefits Specialist to manage payroll operations and benefits administration for both dealerships. The role demands strong knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and UKG payroll software, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Reporting no direct reports, the position starts onsite during onboarding and moves to a hybrid setup. You will collaborate with finance and HR, handle T4s and ROEs, enrollments, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is a must.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll management experience, preferably in automotive.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation, tax regulations, and labour standards.
• Proficiency with payroll software and strong analytical skills.
• UKG payroll software experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with accounting/bookkeeping software.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 150+ employees across two dealerships in compliance with national, provincial and local regulations using UKG.
• Manage multiple payroll cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) for both dealerships.
• Ensure accurate deductions, benefits and payroll-related data; upload data to accounting software.
• Manage benefit enrollments, terminations and HR documentation (employment letters, agreements).
• Prepare statutory reports (T4s, ROEs) and reconcile payroll-related accounts with finance.
• Collaborate with sales, finance and HR to ensure seamless payroll information flow.
• Provide guidance to staff on payroll matters and assist with OEM tax training.
• Utilize UKG and DMS systems; stay current with system updates and best practices.

Job description

Position Overview

BMW Toronto and MINI Toronto are a leading and dynamic automotive dealership group located in the heart of downtown Toronto. With a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and a diverse range of top-quality vehicles, we are seeking a talented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

As the Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will play a key role in executing the payroll operations and benefits administration for our two dealerships, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with a deep understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and benefits administration with a track record of success in the automotive industry. This position does not have any direct reports and is expected to be onsite during the first few months of on-boarding and then moving to a hybrid setup.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Processing

• Process payroll for all 150+ employees in compliance with all appropriate national, provincial and local withholding regulations within UKG payroll software
• Manage accurate and timely processing of multiple payroll cycles including bi-weekly, semi monthly, and monthly schedules for both dealerships
• Ensure deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related elements are processed accurately.
• Upload payroll data into accounting software

2. Benefits Administration and HR

• Manage benefit enrollments and terminations with our benefits providers
• Assist with employee HR documentation such as employment agreement drafting, letters of employment, and termination letters
• General filing and document retention

3. Compliance and Reporting

• Stay abreast of Canadian payroll legislation and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Prepare and submit required statutory reports, including T4s, ROEs, and other relevant documentation.
• Provide periodic analysis of payroll and disbursement records to ensure that adjustments are in accord with management’s criteria
• Collaborate with finance and management to reconcile payroll-related accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.

4. Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and integration of payroll-related information.
• Provide guidance to other staff members on payroll-related matters and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Provides on-going assistance to employees in tax-related payroll matters
• Employee training scheduling for OEM requirements

5. System Management

• Utilize UKG payroll software to optimize efficiency and accuracy in payroll processing and reporting.
• Implement best practices in system utilization and stay informed about system updates and improvements.
• Utilize dealership management software (DMS) to enter payroll data for accounting purposes

Qualifications:

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation is a must
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation, tax regulations, and labor standards.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and strong analytical skills
• UKG payroll software experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with using accounting/bookkeeping software

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits plan
• RRSP matching program
• Exclusive BMW & MINI employee lease program
• Family owned business environment

Please note that every application is reviewed by a human recruiter, and all hiring decisions are made by people.