Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Administration
About The Position
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Administration Specialist to join their Finance and Risk Management Division. This role reports to the Manager, Payroll and Benefits Administration and is responsible for providing payroll, benefits, and pension services in compliance with federal and provincial legislation, directives, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, year-end payroll, benefits administration, pension administration, reconciliations, reporting, and remittances. The Specialist will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a customer-centric approach to all payroll and benefits-related activities. This position will also serve as backup for the Analyst, Payroll and Benefits Administration as needed.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in business and/or 3+ years of relevant experience administering payroll and benefits.
- Expert knowledge in payroll compliance and reporting in a unionized environment with defined benefit pension plans.
- Thorough knowledge of payroll, pension, and benefits legislative and other requirements.
- Sound knowledge of applicable benefit types (e.g., health, dental, pension, etc.).
- Sound knowledge of payroll software application.
- Sound knowledge of records management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures as related to the payroll, pension, and benefits processing.
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the agency and the payroll service provider.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or proof of working towards the designation (Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation awarded or near completion would be an asset).
Responsibilities
- Process the organization’s scheduled and ad hoc payroll runs timely and accurately.
- Prepare reconciliations and monitor payments to third parties and resolve issues.
- Prepare required reports for monitoring and management reporting.
- Respond to payroll queries from management and employees by providing prompt and appropriate responses based on the queries.
- Process transactions related to pension and insured benefit coverage in a timely manner (enrolments, terminations, changes, etc.).
- Perform information updates to the payroll system, pension, and the benefit providers’ portals.
- Reconcile payroll deductions and the benefit providers’ invoice and resolve discrepancies.
- Remain abreast of requirements from legislation, directives, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, as well as changes to the payroll processing system.
- Perform regular and annual review of the operating procedures and submit changes for approval.
- Work on process improvements and innovations and provide recommendations.
- Participate in the branch, division, and organization-wide working groups.
- Provide branch program support as required.
Benefits
- Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days.
- Defined benefit pension plans.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums.
- Well-being credits to support gym memberships, therapy, financial planning, and more.
- Employer-paid parental leave top-up.
- Professional development opportunities with access to training programs, leadership resources, and reimbursement for professional memberships.
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Convenient, central location near the subway line.
- Paid onsite parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
