Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits, the Senior Payroll Administrator co manages the day-to-day processing of multiple payrolls. In addition, the successful candidate will act as a key contributor and resource for the consolidation of payrolls associated with the business transformation strategy and an enterprise wide HRIS implementation.Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee full-cycle payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and unionized employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable legislation and company policies. Review, validate, and approve bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll, including earnings, deductions, and adjustments. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, status updates, and organizational transfers. Assist in the calculation and process of complex payroll transactions such as bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, severance, and final payments. Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations, including tax filings, remittances, and year-end reporting (e.g., T4s, ROEs). Act as subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance to employees, managers, and HR. Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger accounts, and benefit deductions; investigate and resolve discrepancies. Lead or support payroll audits (internal and external), ensuring documentation and controls are in place. Develop, document, and improve payroll processes, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits, and reporting requirements. Mentor and provide guidance to junior payroll team members; review work for accuracy and completeness. Participate in payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing (e.g., UAT), including identifying opportunities for automation. Generate and analyze payroll and benefits reports to support business decisions and compliance requirements. Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Act as the primary liaison with benefits providers, resolving discrepancies and addressing employee inquiries. Reconcile benefit invoices and ensure alignment with payroll deductions and employer contributions. Support annual benefits renewals, audits, and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and company policies related to benefits administration. Assist in the communication of benefits programs to employees and support education initiatives.Education & ExperienceDegree or diploma in a related field of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience will also be considered.Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience and knowledge of payroll processes & guidelines in a multi-provincial organization. Minimum 2 year of in-depth experience using Ceridian Dayforce is required.Experience implementing payroll systems with a focus on data conversion, integration, and testing is considered an asset. Work Location & Conditions of Employment:Candidate will be required to work onsite in Calgary, Alberta.Candidate may be required to travel at short notice.Schedule flexibility may be required.

Job Ident #: 1985

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

(Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC)

Job Info

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com