Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Payroll & Benefits Administrator Location: Mississauga, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Recruitment Partner: Fuze HR Solutions Fuze HR Solutions is currently recruiting for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator on behalf of an established organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who has experience supporting Canadian multi-provincial payroll and is looking to take ownership of a broad payroll and benefits function within a collaborative corporate environment.
Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator will be responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing, benefits administration, statutory compliance, reconciliations and payroll-related reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Human Resources and regional leadership while also contributing to payroll process improvements and system efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly Canadian payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including both union and non-union populations.
• Complete payroll data entry, validation, auditing and reporting to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, time and attendance.
• Calculate, deduct and remit union dues in accordance with applicable collective agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable Canadian wage and hour legislation, payroll tax requirements, union agreements and company policies.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and support applicable prevailing-wage reporting requirements.
• Perform biweekly payroll reconciliations and support monthly payroll reporting.
• Assist Finance with the preparation of payroll-related monthly journal entries.
• Prepare and complete year-end payroll reporting, including T4s, T2200s and related documentation.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate employee and payroll information.
• Support the harmonization and standardization of payroll systems, processes and procedures across multiple entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen internal controls and increase system efficiencies.
• Prepare ad hoc payroll reports for senior leadership and other internal departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, payroll and financial information.

These responsibilities reflect the full-cycle payroll, union, reconciliation, compliance and year-end requirements identified by client.
Qualifications & Experience

• College diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Payroll, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Multi-provincial Canadian payroll experience is required.
• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll tax requirements and employment legislation.
• Previous exposure to unionized payroll environments and collective agreements is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of ADP is an asset but is not required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a time-sensitive payroll environment with minimal errors.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills when responding to employee payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Finance and operational teams.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Client specifically identifies multi-provincial experience, Canadian payroll legislation knowledge, Excel capability and confidentiality as requirements, with ADP knowledge listed as beneficial rather than mandatory.
What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• Health spending account
• Pension plan with company matching
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life and accidental insurance
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training
• Access to professional development and online learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Finance, HR and payroll professionals
• Stable, established organization with opportunities to contribute to payroll process improvement

The benefits above are directly reflected in the client's provided package.
Apply Today If you have experience with Canadian payroll and benefits administration, particularly within a multi-provincial and/or unionized environment, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with an updated resume. Only candidates whose experience closely aligns with the requirements of the position will be contacted.