Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Salary: $70,000+
Location: Mississauga IN-OFFICE

About our client:
Our client is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers, producing & selling a wide selection of sustainable products.

About the role:
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the HR team. The successful candidate will be accountable for supporting the team in the following areas:

Main responsibilities include:

• Enforce strong payroll controls and validation procedures to ensure compliance with eligibility rules, premiums, and overtime payments

• Review timesheets, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy before payroll submission

• Research payroll discrepancies

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried, union and non-union employees

• Maintain accurate payroll and time & attendance records

• Support period-end and year-end reconciliations and reporting, including T4s, WSIB, and audit support

• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, eligibility, premiums, and reconciliations

About the candidate:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience and proficiency using Payroll systems, specifically ADP Workforce Now -
• PCP (payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is a strong asset