Pay Rate: $65,000

YOUR ROLE

As a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will handle the complete processing of Canadian payroll, including year-end procedures, while ensuring adherence to federal and provincial regulations. Additionally, you will manage employee benefits programs, encompassing retirement benefit plans. The role is located in Ontario or Quebec.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Payroll Processing

• Prepare and process payroll for all employees accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, including timekeeping, attendance, and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with finance and HR departments for payroll-related matters.
• Validate and audit payrolls to ensure accuracy of all information.
• Update and maintain the timekeeper.
• Generate the year-end cycle and issue T4, Relevé 1 forms, respective summaries and prepare necessary tax filings,

Compliance & Reporting:

• Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies (e.g., tax filings, benefit reporting).
• Stay updated on changes in payroll and benefits regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Create and generate reports.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental and life insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, and wellness programs.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Educate employees on benefits options and procedures.
• Support the management of outsourced vendor relationships to ensure accurate benefits delivery, optimal plan performance, regulatory compliance, and cost control.
• Support the identification and execution of enhancements to the benefits administration process.
• Assist in creating and reviewing benefit communication materials.
• Aid in the management of benefits accounting procedures and monitor benefit expenses in relation to the budget.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of benefit invoice payments.
• Facilitate the prompt and precise funding of RRSP and RPP plans.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of well-being initiatives for the entire workforce.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with benefit vendors.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and vendors.
• Collaborate with the CEVA benefit's team to administer the benefit plans

Employee Support:

• Act as a point of contact for payroll and benefits-related questions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience

• DEC/college or higher in a related field (accounting, finance or HR) with at least 1-3 years of experience as a Payroll Coordinator/Analyst or in a similar position.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) (Added value)
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Full scope knowledge of Canadian Payroll practices.
• Strong knowledge of Provincial and Federal employment standards and labour laws.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors, ADP and/or UKG. (Added value)
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational skills a must.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible, autonomous, and high degree of confidentiality.
• Bilingual in English and French both written and spoken.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to analyze moderately complex administrative details and routine tasks including organizing, preparing and coding documents and preparing summary reconciliations. Accurate typing and/or data entry skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• PC Literate. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific applications.
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, senior management, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to develop and document processes and procedures.
• Proven organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Able to work independently while following established policy and procedures.
• Ability to respond promptly and professionally to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to recommend solutions to common problems.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.