Payroll and Benefits Administrator-WG1074

Summit Search Group has partnered with a well-established Winnipeg organization on the recruitment of an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of the payroll and benefits function while contributing to broader employee and HR administration. Working closely with management, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders while ensuring payroll, benefits and employee information are managed accurately, efficiently and confidentially.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently in a role where accuracy, discretion and sound judgment are essential. Current or recent hands-on Payworks experience is required.

The Opportunity

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration of bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits, while also supporting a variety of day-to-day employee and HR activities.

This role offers the opportunity to have meaningful ownership of payroll processes while working closely with managers and employees across the organization. Beyond payroll, you will contribute to recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, workplace programs and other people-related initiatives.

For someone who enjoys both the technical side of payroll and the people side of an organization, this position offers an excellent combination of responsibility, variety and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits

• Manage and process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll.
• Administer employee benefit programs and maintain accurate benefits records.
• Process payroll deductions, remittances and required payments accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain complete, accurate and confidential payroll and employee records.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, compensation and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide information and analysis as required.
• Complete required government reporting, documentation and other payroll-related compliance requirements.
• Ensure payroll and benefits information remains current and appropriately documented.

Employee & HR Support

• Provide day-to-day support to managers and supervisors on employee-related matters.
• Assist with the development, administration and communication of workplace policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment activities, including job advertising, candidate screening, reference checks and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate and support employee onboarding, employment changes and offboarding.
• Maintain confidential employee files, records and documentation.
• Provide administrative support for employee programs, workplace initiatives and other HR activities.
• Work collaboratively with management to ensure employee information and processes are handled consistently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in payroll, benefits and/or HR administration.
• Current or recent hands-on experience with Payworks is required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, deductions, remittances and benefits administration.
• Experience supporting managers and employees with general HR and personnel matters.
• A recognized payroll designation is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system is considered an asset.

If you have strong payroll and benefits experience, hands-on Payworks expertise and enjoy being a trusted resource within an organization, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, or to submit your resume, please contact Gail Eckert at Summit Search Group: [email protected]

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