Senior Payroll & Benefits Partner - Canada

Galderma; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global dermatology company is seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Partner in Montreal. This hybrid position requires managing payroll for approximately 650 employees and administering benefits. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in HR or Finance and have over 4 years of relevant experience, especially with Workday. Offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full group insurance from day one

Excellent pension plan with 10% employer contribution

Profit-sharing program

Inspiring work environment

Multiple opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in HR or Finance office serving in payroll, systems, and administration.
• Language requirements: English / French.
• Experience in a shared services environment or Global Business Service (GBS).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for ~650 Canadian employees.
• Resolve regional issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Manage Employee Benefits including Healthcare and Pension.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Finance or related field

Tools

Desjardins payroll system

UKG payroll system

Workday

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Description

Title: Senior Payroll & Benefits Partner

Location: Hybrid three days on site in Baie D’Urfé, QC or Toronto, ON

Overview

The Payroll & Benefits Partner, Canada will support Payroll Administration, Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, and Workday adoption. With a customer centric focus, the People Solutions Center Payroll Partner will maintain all cases in a timely and accurate manner and develop outstanding relationships based on delivery and trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Timely and accurate payroll for ~650 Canadian employees.
• Take ownership of resolving regional issues and ensuring root causes are reviewed and resolved.
• Partner across HR community on projects, initiatives and promoting Workday Direct Access.
• Maintain and process Employee Benefits including Healthcare and Pension Benefits and coordinate with any Benefits vendors to ensure employee benefits are activated and managed according to benefit plans and policies. Additionally managing any regulatory reporting per country for benefits to be filed in line with deadlines.
• Administration and coordination between HR Operations and Payroll Vendor (BPO provider) to ensure flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. overtime, leave balances, and retirement contribution reports.
• Manage the payroll vendor in line with input and approvals and to ensure timely approvals and payments. Partnering with finance on payment of salaries and all relevant payroll payments and reporting. Ensure agreed controls of payroll checks and supporting evidence are recorded per payroll cycle.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset to support further effective and efficient changes to HR processes, procedures and controls.
• Optimize current process by way of process mapping, documenting, automating (partnering with IT on integrations)
• Facilitate transformation and change to ensure smooth transition of accountabilities and scope.
• Build a global Compliance and Audit - ensuring all processes and functional have correct approval and supporting documents.
• Ad-hoc duties as per HR transformation and requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in HR or Finance office serving in payroll, systems, and administration.
• Language requirements: English /French
• Desjardins and UKG payroll system experience preferred.
• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a shared services environment or Global Business Service (GBS).
• Highly organized, detail oriented, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comfortably work in a fast-paced time sensitive environment.
• Curious mind to challenge traditional ways of working, with excellent business acumen to apply your knowledge as required to bring better solutions and insights.

What we offer in return

• Full group insurance from day one (medical, dental, disability, travel, etc.); 85% employer-paid premium
• One of the best pension plans in Canada (10% employer contribution)
• Profit-sharing program up to 6% of salary
• Excellent working environment in an inspiring atmosphere
• Multiple opportunities for advancement
• Work environment in which safety is an absolute priority

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.