Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Amica Senior Lifestyles•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Amica embraces a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and offers a competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance. Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates whose experience surpasses the expectations for this role may be eligible for compensation above the advertised range. At Amica, we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, we own and operate 31 residences in British Columbia and Ontario and continue to grow in select markets. Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for managing the full cycle for up to 9 residences ensuring compliance, accuracy, timely and data integrity are met.

Requirements

3 - 5 years of Canadian payroll experience with strong customer service focus
ADP Workforce Now payroll system experience is required
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Outlook, excel) is required
Solid understanding of all payroll processes especially in unionized environment

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll compliance Practitioner (PCP) is an asset
In-depth knowledge of provincial employment standards and legislation

Responsibilities

Process and manage full cycle of a high-volume employees in a multi-provincial (ON, BC) bi-weekly (hourly/ salaried) payroll using ADP Workforce Now system ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are met.
Supporting up to 9 residences with an overall average of 1,200+ employees.
Ensure all payroll and benefits transactions are accurately reported and recorded while maintaining compliance with tax laws, regulations, and company policy.
Process WCB/WSIB remittances, EHT year – end reporting, new hires, employee changes, termination, ROEs, garnishments, T4 slips and other year-end reporting activities.
Administer employee benefit plan, ensure benefit deductions and taxable benefits are set up accurately in ADP Workforce now.
Ensure company policies and government requirements are being followed as they relate to payroll.
Maintain confidentiality of personal files and payroll information.
Prepare reports as required. Generate standard and complex reports.
Respond to all payroll and benefits related inquiries from employees as required.
Deal with multiple complex unionized environments.
Maintain employee records for BC wage level along with their base rate.
Prepare reports for wage level program.
Dealing with workers compensation board, providing necessary information.
Communicate with various government agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.