Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Position Type: Full time Permanent (HYBRID)
Location: Edmonton, AB
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday
Position Overview
Based out of our Edmonton West location the successful candidate will thrive when required to meet critical deadlines. You are a subject matter expert and have pride in processing employees pay, on time and accurately.
Compensation Plan
Competitive Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Employer RRSP matching program
Company-paid extended health, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Wellness programs
Generous vacation entitlement
Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Primary Job Functions
Prepare and process full cycle semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salary employees in multiple locations and collective agreements.
Administration of employee group benefits and Company RRSP plans
Prepare, review, and reconcile various payroll and benefit related reports for salaried and/or hourly employees, including monthly journal entries.
Perform general ledger reconciliation and account analysis for various payroll and withholding accounts.
Perform monthly insurance updating online with company group benefit providers, and internally including calculations for monthly JV's. Maintain insurance files and monitor eligibility and changes as required.
Function as liaison between Company employees and various insurance and employee benefit providers.
Other payroll-related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll and benefits administration.
Previous experience with Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system, current payroll practices and worker compensation programs.
Above average skills with Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel, Word)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certifications is an asset.
Post secondary education in payroll is an asset.
Working knowledge of basic accounting.
Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Initiative-taker and able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment.
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