Payroll & Benefits Manager

Job summary

Manage full-cycle payroll processing and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations. Handle financial reporting, journal entries, and support quarterly and annual audits.

Job details

Title: Payroll & Benefits Manager Department: Human Resources Job Summary Based in the North GTA, the Payroll and Benefits Manager will manage the full-cycle payroll process and benefits. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll, compliance with tax regulations, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Processing & Compliance: Process bi-weekly payroll for all employee, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Ensure income tax compliance, including deductions, remittances, and year-end reporting. Process T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), and WSIB & EI submissions. Manage garnishments, wage deductions, and statutory compliance reporting. Time & Attendance Management: Ensure accurate tracking of hours worked, overtime, and leave balances. Audit and reconcile payroll records to detect and resolve discrepancies. Payroll & Benefits Support Maintain and update employee benefits enrollment and changes. Address payroll-related employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits. Process termination pay, severance, and outstanding vacation balances. Financial Reporting & Reconciliation Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and upload data to the accounting system. Manage RRSP contributions, general ledger (GL) entries, and accruals. Support quarterly and annual audits with payroll and benefits documentation Qualifications: 5+ years of payroll processing and benefits experience. Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or related field. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification preferred. Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as Dayforce Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and financial reporting. Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation. Understanding of accounting principles, monthly accruals, and general ledger reconciliation. Detail-oriented, problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills to support a high performing team culture.

What you’ll do

Manage full-cycle payroll processing and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations. Handle financial reporting, journal entries, and support quarterly and annual audits.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of payroll and benefits experience with a post-secondary degree in accounting or finance. PCP certification and proficiency in Dayforce and intermediate Excel are preferred.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Processing
• Benefits Administration
• Tax Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• HRIS
• Dayforce
• Excel
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• T4 Processing
• WSIB & EI Submissions
• Time & Attendance Management
• Audit Support

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative