DIRECTOR OF PAYROLL & BENEFITS

Our long term real estate client is adding a Director of Payroll & Benefits to their team!

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the system for HR, Payroll, Scheduling, and Time Attendance
• Implement payroll in the system and apply for payroll and benefits-related accounts for new acquisitions, i.e. WCB, EHT, Group benefits, etc.
• Review and improve systems to process payroll transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments)
• Oversee processing of payroll changes and system upgrades
• Prepare EFT analysis report for CFO
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment standards and internal policies
• Engage in the development and implementation of appropriate payroll and benefits policies and procedures
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll-related audits, financial year-end, WCB AB, WSIB, and WorkSafe BC audits, EHT and CRA Remittances
• Review Year End T4s, response to CRA inquires
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting team
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports for internal and external departments
• Play a key role in negotiating and renewing benefit programs annually
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions
• Supervise and coach payroll team members, cover payroll process during payroll team member’s absence
• Comply with federal, provincial, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Maintain payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Remain up to date with CRA and ESA rules and regulations, standards, and work methods

Qualification and Requirements:

• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) certification
• Prior payroll system conversion/implementation experience is mandatory
• Proven experience as a payroll director or similar role, minimum 5 years of experience managing a multi-provincial and unionized payroll department

• Familiar with multi-provincial/location payroll in BC, AB, and ON
• Possess an analytical mind, creative and innovative thinking
• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field

• Extensive knowledge of PGI, Avanti, ADP WFN, or Workday is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Possess excellent time management, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Able to manage and lead staff to excellent performance
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, work well under pressure, and a strong team player
• Proficient with reviewing and interpreting Union Contracts and Collective Agreements
• Good in problem-solving, possess sound judgment and trustworthy