Payroll & Benefits Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Huawei Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Assistant on an immediate 12-month contract to manage payroll profiles, benefits enrollment, and related inquiries. The role covers cross-border payroll tasks between Canada and China and requires ensuring data integrity and compliance with laws.

You will reconcile payroll and benefits data, respond to employee questions, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business/Accounting or related area.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll and benefits.
• Ceridian Dayforce or ADP Workforce experience is an asset.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to multi task while adhering to strict timelines.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee payroll profiles, benefits enrollment and changes, group insurance claims, and related employee inquiries; support payroll processing and annual benefits open enrollment.
• Perform regular reconciliation between payroll systems, benefits/insurance provider systems, and internal records; communicate discrepancies and adjustments.
• Manage social insurance matters for employees between Canada and China, including certificates of coverage and exemptions.
• Process payroll, benefits, WCB, EHT, and related payments; ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Coordinate with AP and Finance on vendor payments and reconciliation of payroll and benefits-related transactions.
• Review and improve payroll and benefits processes; maintain SOPs and documentation.
• Manage the Payroll shared mailbox and provide guidance on payroll and benefits policies.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, AP, and external vendors to support HR projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ability to work in a fast-paced env.

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting or related area

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

ADP Workforce

Job description

Huawei Canada is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Assistant on an immediate 12-month contract to manage payroll profiles, benefits enrollment, and related inquiries. The role covers cross-border payroll tasks between Canada and China and requires ensuring data integrity and compliance with laws.

You will reconcile payroll and benefits data, respond to employee questions, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors.