Senior Payroll & Benefits Leader

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

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.