Vertical Staffing Resources jobs in Mississauga, ON

Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Permanent

**Must Have ADP WORKFORCE NOW Experience**

About Our Client

Our client is a fully integrated supplier of manufacturing and engineering services and is looking to grow their amazing team!

They promote a positive work environment and are searching to add the right person to their growing team!

What You Will Be Doing as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, the administration of employee benefits and RRSP programs, and the maintenance of employee records. This role also supports onboarding and offboarding activities, as well as general office administrative functions, to ensure a professional, organized, and employee-focused workplace.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent is expected to respond professionally and respectfully to departmental and employee questions and concerns regarding payroll and benefits matters.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will report directly to the Vice President, Finance & Business Development, with an indirect reporting relationship to the Human Resources Manager.

Payroll Administration

· Process weekly and biweekly cross-border payroll for employees in Canada and the United States with a high degree of accuracy.

· Maintain employee payroll records and ensure that all employee status changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, leaves, and terminations, are accurately entered into ADP Workforce Now.

· Review and validate employee hours, overtime, vacation, sick time, and leave entitlements.

· Perform payroll calculations, adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

· Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.

· Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs), payroll reports, and other required payroll documentation.

· Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reconciliation.

· Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, state, and local legislation, employment standards, and company policies.

Benefits Administration

· Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Coordinate benefit enrolments, changes, terminations, and employee communications.

· Support the U.S. benefits open enrolment process, as required.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit-related inquiries.

· Liaise with benefit providers to resolve issues and ensure accurate billing and reporting

· Audit benefit plan participation, rates, and billings, and reconcile discrepancies.

· Administer the Company's RRSP program, including eligibility tracking, enrolment, payroll deductions, and record maintenance.

· Manage the ADP-to-Sun Life EDI process, ensuring timely updates, accurate data transmission, and the resolution of system errors or exceptions.

Additional

· Manage federal, provincial, state, and local payroll and benefit legislative requirements, working with internal and external providers to address compliance needs.

· Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll, benefits, and employee records.

· Support HR initiatives and projects, as required.

· Maintain office refreshments, including snacks, beverages, and kitchen supplies.

· Coordinate catering arrangements for meetings, training sessions, and company events.

· Monitor and replenish office supplies and general workplace inventory.

· Travel between locations may be required.

· Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive interpersonal relationships.

· Strategic thinker and effective problem-solver.

· Responsible, accountable, and perceptive.

· Team player with a commitment to high-quality standards

What You Should Have, as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist:

· Post Secondary Education

· Minimum 3 years experience

· Must have ADP Workforce Now Experience

· PCP Certification is an asset or working towards

· Must have a car and be able to commute between local locations as needed.

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In Return, You Will Receive:

• Friendly and engaging working environment
• Salary $65k - $75K/year
• Full Health Benefits
• Paid vacation

Where You Will Be Working, as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist:

· Brampton office

We are excited to see you are interested in working with Vertical Staffing Resources Inc. As one of the fastest growing staffing agencies in Canada, we have something for everyone. One of the many great things about applying with us is that you can complete one application and be considered for 100’s of different roles! Please note that once you complete an application, you are officially one of us – a Vertical employee! This means you will need to have your documents ready such as SIN, ID, and Permit (if applicable) to be an active Vertical employee.

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Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person