Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Are you a detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Administrator who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and supporting employees through critical moments? Our organization is seeking a high-caliber professional to administer payroll, benefits, workplace injuries, and leave administration. This position is a fully onsite vacancy based out of our Courtice head office.   Responsibilities Administer accurate and timely bi-weekly hourly and salary multi-province payroll for 400 employees, ensuring compliance with legislation Maintain employee payroll data including new hires, terminations, leaves, and compensation changes Review and validate time and attendance data Prepare ROEs, statutory remittances, and year-end filings (T4s, RL-1s, EHT, T2200s, WSIB/CNESST) Administer employee benefit and group retirement programs, including enrollments and changes Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and discretion, providing exceptional customer service Administration of short-term and long-term leaves, as well as Workers’ Compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, and return-to-work coordination Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to support safe and timely accommodations Support annual compensation cycles by preparing reports and materials Deliver benefits onboarding and education sessions to employees Maintain accurate records and prepare payroll, benefits, compensation, and absence-related reports Support audits and continuous process improvement initiatives  Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration Post-Secondary diploma/degree with an accounting/payroll focus or equivalent experience Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and employment legislation Hands-on experience with an integrated HRIS/payroll system (Ceridian Dayforce preferred) Experience managing leaves of absence and statutory disability applications Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook, and high level of proficiency in MS Excel for data reconciliation, forecasting, and reporting, as required Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation completed or in progress is an asset Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization skills Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills Proven ability to navigate a variety of tasks, while maintaining an optimistic attitude Works effectively as part of a dynamic team and contributes to a positive team environment Other Considerations: Background checks including criminal checks, employment references, and driver's abstracts will be requested Applicants who are interviewed for this position will receive a notification regarding the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date Expected hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually (exact annual salary offered to the successful applicant will be determined by the candidate's experience, education, related knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data)