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Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. The company’s success is driven by its dedicated employees' professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.\nRole Summary\nThe Senior Payroll Specialist will report to the Director, People & Culture. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse workforce across Canada as well as driving innovation through enhancements to our HR/Payroll systems and processes.\nResponsibilities\nPayroll Processing: Process semi-monthly payroll and complete journal entries for 200+ employees across Canada, including salaried and contractors\nProcess bi-weekly payroll for 70+ hourly employees in Ontario. Prepare bi-weekly time and attendance reports and complete the applicable journal entries.\nEnsure compliance with federal and provincial regulations regarding deductions, taxes, and benefits.\nComplete processing of car allowance and Concur expense payments\nManage payroll-related activities including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and bonuses with precision and integrity\n\nBenefits programs:Lead and maintain all aspects of the Company’s group benefits programs (Health, RRSP, etc.), and ensure employees are well informed about benefits-related matters. This includes leading the annual review and the renewal of Health, Dental and other benefits as applicable.\nGovernment Remittances and Reporting: Review payroll-related remittances, including income tax, CPP, and EI contributions\nPrepare and maintain records of employment on Service Canada\nGenerate T4, T2200 and RL-1 slips for year-end reporting\nStay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations\n\nEmployee Inquiries and Support: Deliver superior customer service, ensuring a maximum of 48-hour turnaround for all inquiries arising from questions relating to payroll, from employee, management, and external government agencies\nAssist employees with inquiries related to payroll, deductions, benefits, RRSP, direct deposit setup, tax forms, and other payroll-related matters\nCollaborate with People & Culture to resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly\n\nRecord Keeping and Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed payroll records and documentation, including employee data, earnings, and deductions.\nReconcile payroll accounts and ensure accuracy in the General Ledger.\nSupport internal and external audits.\n\nInnovation Drive and contribute to special projects by identifying, analyzing, and implementing functional enhancements and automation to our system as it relates to HR/payroll functions and processes. This involves completing research, proposing solutions, and driving change management.\n\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications/Skills\nMinimum 5-10 years full-cycle (end-to-end) payroll processing experience\nCertification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is Required; Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) is a strong asset\nBachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)\nProficiency in payroll software (preferably ADP Workforce Now)\nStrong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail\nHigh degree of accuracy and takes ownership of their work\nAbility to multitask and prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines\nComputer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is required. Strong Excel experience is a must (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, troubleshooting formulas)\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nExperience dealing with confidential and sensitive information. Demonstrated judgement and understand the importance and value of data integrity\nKnowledge of federal and provincial payroll legislation and statutory requirements.\nBenefits\nHybrid - 1 day work from home per week\nSummer hours\nCompetitive vacation and Sick day policy\nEmployee Discounts on the consumables\nEmployee Assistance Program\nCompany Paid Benefits\nRRSP Match Program\n\nThe annual base salary for this role is expected to fall between $80,000 and $100,000.\nThis is an existing vacancy.\n\nExport Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. \n\nIn accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation, please advise the People & Culture Department.\n\nPlease note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process. 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