Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Confidential Hires; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Hires is seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Global manufacturing HR team. The role focuses on accurate and timely payroll processing and comprehensive benefits administration across the organization.

You will handle bi-weekly unionized payroll, ensure compliance with laws and collective agreements, and support pension and benefit programs while liaising with carriers and providers.

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HR, BA, accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience with unionized payroll in high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, policies, collective agreements and benefit plan requirements.
• Provide responsive payroll, pension and benefits support to employees and stakeholders.
• Process bi-weekly unionized payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Audit payroll transactions and reports to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Prepare payroll-related filings and remittances (tax, CPP/QPP, EI, garnishments).
• Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

ADP

Ceridian Dayforce

UKG

Guardian

SAP

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Global manufacturing HR team. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and administration of employee benefits programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, company policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and benefit plan requirements
• Provides exceptional support to employees and stakeholders regarding payroll, pension, and benefits-related inquiries
• Process bi-weekly unionized hourly and salary payroll accurately and on schedule
• Calculate and validate regular earnings, overtime, shift premiums, standby pay, call-in pay, retroactive pay, and other collective agreement provisions
• Audit payroll transactions and reports to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and submit payroll-related government filings and remittances, including income tax, CPP/QPP, EI, garnishments, and other statutory deductions
• Validate overtime eligibility, vacation balances, sick leave, absence entitlements
• Support year-end payroll activities, including T4s, pension reporting, and audits
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, pension and retirement savings plans
• Liaise with benefit carriers, pension providers, and third-party
• Organize employee benefit awareness/education sessions
• Prepare payroll and benefits reports, metrics, reconciliations, and analysis for management, respond to employee questions regarding pay, benefits, and pensions
• Educate employees on benefit programs, payroll practices, and self-service tools
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects
• Develop and maintain payroll and benefits procedures and documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Experience with unionized payroll in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of collective agreements, employment standards, and payroll legislation
• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Guardian, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG, SAP, or similar and integration or updating of payroll systems
• Understanding of employee benefits and pension plan administration
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion